N1
かし (kashi)
瑕疵
defect, flaw, blemish
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used in formal contexts, especially legal or business, when referring to faults in products, contracts, or characters. (製品や契約、人物の欠点や不備を指す、やや硬い表現。法律やビジネスの文脈でよく使われる。)
📝 Example Sentences
この製品には製造上の小さな瑕疵があるため、交換が必要です。
This product has a small manufacturing defect, so it needs to be replaced.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "瑕疵"!
契約書に______がないか、よく確認してください。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 契約書に「欠陥」や「不備」がないか確認する文脈です。
English: In the context of a contract, it means checking for 'defects' or 'flaws'.
English: In the context of a contract, it means checking for 'defects' or 'flaws'.
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