weakness

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

uncountable countable

(uncountable) The condition of being weak. / (countable) An inadequate quality; fault / (countable) A special fondness or desire.

Japanese Meaning

弱さ（力や体力の不足、もろさ） / 欠点（物事や性格の不十分な部分、短所） / 特に好むもの、または執着する対象（例：甘いものに対する執着）

Despite her apparent confidence, she hid a deep weakness that only showed when she was tired.

見かけ上は自信に満ちていたが、疲れたときにだけ現れる深い弱さを彼女は隠していた。

Sense（1）

(uncountable) The condition of being weak.

In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.

Sense（2）

(countable) An inadequate quality; fault

His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.

Sense（3）

(countable) A special fondness or desire.

She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.

weaknesses

（ plural ）