weak point; shortcoming; defect; disadvantage
Used for a person's flaw, a plan's drawback, or a thing's defect. Often contrasted with 長所 (strong point).
Antonyms: 長所
彼の短所はすぐに怒ることだ。
His shortcoming is that he gets angry quickly.
The disadvantage of this plan is its high cost.
It's important to know your own shortcomings.
He is making an effort to correct his shortcomings.
My boss pointed out my shortcomings.
She makes up for her shortcomings with her strengths.
I listed three of my shortcomings in the interview.
短所 is a weak point or shortcoming, contrasting with the positive quality named by 利点.