1Not good at something; weak in a particular skill, subject, or way of dealing with people.
私は運動が苦手で、体育の授業が憂うつだ。
I'm bad at sports, so PE class depresses me.
彼は英語が苦手だったが、留学して得意になった。
He used to be poor at English, but became good at it after studying abroad.
うちの子は漢字を覚えるのが苦手だ。
My child is bad at memorizing kanji.
人前で話すのは今でも苦手だ。
I'm still bad at speaking in front of people.
細かい作業が苦手なので、この仕事は難しい。
I'm not good at detailed work, so this job is difficult for me.
2Expresses disliking or not caring for someone or something; not to one's taste.
虫が苦手で、夏はあまり外に出たくない。
I don't like bugs, so I don't want to go outside much in summer.
辛い料理は苦手なので、あまり頼まない。
I'm not fond of spicy food, so I rarely order it.
あの人はどうも苦手で、話すと緊張してしまう。
I somehow don't get along with that person, and talking to them makes me nervous.
高いところが苦手で、観覧車にも乗れない。
I'm not good with heights, so I can't even ride a Ferris wheel.