Shirabe
Common Noun
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) fault;weakness;flaw;defect;drawback;disadvantage
That place's food is great, and their prices are good, but the fly in the ointment is their terrible location.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) crux (of a matter);difficult point;point of contention
However, maybe from the sudden change in pressure when you push them in, having your ears pop is a problem.