へた
下手

adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

  1. unskillful, poor, awkward.
  2. imprudent, untactful.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
へた
下手
 下手 へた ✔
　
ヘ
　
タ
 ヘタ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

below, down, descend
カ　した　くだ.る (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ　いっ　ひと- (1st, N5)
divining, fortune-telling, divination or katakana to radical (no. 25)
ボク　うらな.う　うらない (Kentei Pre-1)
hand
て　シュ　ズ (1st, N4)