Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 玉にきず(たまにきず) in Japanese

玉にきず, 玉に疵, 玉に瑕
Kana Reading
たまにきず
Romaji
tamanikizu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    flaw in the crystal; fly in the ointment
    Example sentence
    彼女気が短いのが玉にきず A quick temper is the only defect in her character.

Examples of 玉にきず, 玉に疵, 玉に瑕, たまにきず in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

5 strokes

jewel, ball

On'Yomi: ギョク

Kun'Yomi: たま, たま-, -だま

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13 strokes

flaw, blemish

On'Yomi: カ

Kun'Yomi: あら, きず, なんぞ

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11 strokes

crack, flaw, scratch, speck

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: きず

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