Definition of 玉に瑕 (たまにきず)

たまきず

玉に瑕

たまにきず

tamanikizu

expression, noun
fly in the ointment(idiom )
Other readings:
玉にキズ【たまにキズ】
玉にきず【たまにきず】
珠に瑕【たまにきず】
玉に疵【たまにきず】
珠に疵【たまにきず】
珠にきず【たまにきず】
Related Kanji
jewel, ball
flaw, blemish
pearl, gem, jewel
crack, flaw, scratch, speck
Example sentences(showing 2 results)

てはっちょうくちはっちょ
手八丁口八丁
かれ
まこ
たまきず
玉に疵
He works fast and is very articulate but his insincerity is his biggest defect

かのじょ
彼女
じか
気が短い
たまきず
玉にきず
A quick temper is the only defect in her character