苦手|にがてnigate[0]heiban (flat)

1. na-adjective, nounpoor (at); weak (in); not very good (at)
   私は数学すうがくは苦手にがてだ。↗

   I am out of my element in math.
2. na-adjective, nounnot one's cup of tea; not one's favorite

• RelatedウィークポイントNeutralLoanword for a weak point or weak area, used mostly in competitions and business analysis; it names the weakness itself, not a feeling toward it.
• Related弱点じゃくてんNeutralAn objective weak point that can be attacked, as in 「弱点を突く」; 「苦手」 carries a subjective sense of being bad at or disliking something.
• Related弱みよわみNeutralA shortcoming you fear having held against you, as in 「弱みを握られる」; 「苦手」 is about what you yourself are poor at.
• Related泣き所なきどころCasualColloquial for a weak spot that is easy to attack, as in 「弁慶の泣き所」; it points to a vulnerable point rather than something you are bad at.
• RelatedきらいNeutralSimply means dislike; centres on likes and dislikes. 「苦手」 also covers being bad at something or finding it hard to deal with.
• Related嫌気いやきNeutralA feeling of disgust or weariness, as in 「嫌気が差す」; it names an emotion, not a lack of skill like 「苦手」.
• Related痛いところいたいところCasualColloquial for a sore spot that stings when hit, as in 「痛いところを突かれる」; stresses not wanting it brought up, not general inability.
• Related不好きぶすきWrittenWritten, rare word for having no liking or interest; in modern speech say 「好きではない」 rather than this.
• Related付け目つけめCasualColloquial for an exploitable weakness in an opponent, as in 「そこが付け目だ」; views weakness from the other side, unlike 「苦手」.
• Antonym得意とくいNeutralAntonym: being good at or confident with something, as in 「数学が得意」; the direct opposite of 「苦手」.
• Antonym上手じょうずNeutralOpposite of 「苦手」 in ability: skilled at doing something; mostly used to evaluate others.

Use 「苦手」 for something you are bad at or find hard to deal with. For plain dislike pick 「嫌い」; for an objective, attackable weakness 「弱点」; for a shortcoming others could hold over you 「弱み」. To say you are good at something, use 「得意」 or 「上手」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 自分じぶんにとって相性あいしょうが合あわない、嫌いやな相手あいて。
2. 不得意ふとくいであること。