下手へたの横よこ好ずき

expression, noun

being enthusiastic but unskilled; loving something despite being bad at it

A set phrase used to describe someone who is passionate about a hobby or activity but lacks talent. Often used self-deprecatingly or to gently tease someone.

• 下手へたの横よこ好ずきで、毎まい週しゅうゴルフに行いっています。

  I'm not good at it, but I love it, so I go golfing every week.

• 彼かれの料りょう理りは下手へたの横よこ好ずきだね。

  His cooking is a case of loving it but being bad at it.