Japanese

よわい
Meaning: weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak-willed
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

彼は気が弱い。
He is timid / weak-willed.
自分自身の弱さに勝つことが、何よりも大切だ。
Winning against your own weakness is more important than anything else.
彼は元々気が弱い人だ。
He is originally a weak-willed person.
祖父は足が弱くなったので、外出する時はいつも杖を使っています。
My grandfather's legs have become weak, so he always uses a cane when going out.
弱い者をいじめてはいけない。
You must not bully the weak.

Usage Notes

A very versatile adjective used for physical strength, willpower, skill level, or low resistance to things like alcohol or motion sickness.

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