foible

IPA(Pronunciation)

in-plural

Japanese Meaning

ちょっとした癖、風変わりな習慣または言動 / 個性に根ざす特有の行動または性格の弱点・欠点

Her habit of pointing out tiny punctuation mistakes was a lovable foible that made her colleagues smile.

彼女が細かい句読点の誤りを指摘する習慣は、同僚たちを微笑ませる愛すべき癖だった。

Sense（1）

(chiefly in the plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.

Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath.

Sense（2）

A weakness or failing of character.

Sense（3）

(fencing) Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

foibles

（ plural ）