得意と不得意

tokui to futokui

strengths and weaknesses

私の得意と不得意を教えてください。

Please tell me your strengths and weaknesses.

formal

A person's strong and weak points or skills.

得意と不得意を理解することは、成長につながる。

Understanding your strengths and weaknesses leads to growth.

彼女は得意と不得意をはっきりと言うタイプだ。

She is the type who clearly states her strengths and weaknesses.

Often used in self-assessment, job interviews, or educational contexts.

Collocations

得意な分野field of strength不得意な科目subject of weakness

Synonyms

長所と短所強みと弱み

Pro Tip

Contextual Use

Use 得意と不得意 when discussing personal skills or abilities in a balanced way, especially in formal or reflective contexts.

Usage Notes

The phrase combines 得意 (strength, proficiency) and 不得意 (weakness, lack of proficiency). 得意 is from 得 (to gain) + 意 (mind), implying something one is good at. 不得意 reverses this with 不 (not).

Word Breakdown

得意

strength / proficiency

noun

と

and

particle

不得意

weakness / lack of proficiency

noun

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