LingakuFrequency rank: 31,058. – 31,341.
- fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only faultidiomatic expression
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 玉に瑕【たまにきず】Frequency rank: 31,058. – 31,341.
- 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】
- たまにきず
- たまにキズ
Generated definitions (experimental)
- fly in the ointment
- small flaw in otherwise perfect object
- only trouble
- only fault
This phrase refers to a small imperfection or issue in an otherwise flawless situation or object, highlighting how even minor faults can affect the overall perception.
Her work is wonderful, but a small flaw was found.
This usage specifically emphasizes a minor defect in an object that is otherwise esteemed or valued for its quality.
This interpretation focuses on the idea that the identified flaw is the sole issue in an otherwise positive scenario, emphasizing the contrast.
This meaning points to the notion that the specific flaw is the lone criticism that can be made against something generally regarded as good.
Generated collocations (experimental)
たまにきず玉に瑕をみつける見つけるto find a flaw in a perfect objectたまにきず玉に瑕があるto have a small flawかんぺき完璧ななか中のたまにきず玉に瑕a fly in the ointment of perfectionたまにきず玉に瑕をきにする気にするto worry about a small flawいわば言わばたまにきず玉に瑕one might say it's a small flawむじゃき無邪気なひょうじょう表情のたまにきず玉に瑕a small flaw in an innocent expressionせいこう成功のたまにきず玉に瑕a flaw in a successにんげんかんけい人間関係のたまにきず玉に瑕a small flaw in a relationshipしんしょうひん新商品のたまにきず玉に瑕a small flaw in a new productうつくし美しさのなか中のたまにきず玉に瑕a flaw amidst beauty
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)