Japanese

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

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Handwriting

弱
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Example sentences

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.
彼は男達を立てて、弱きを助けた。
He maintained his chivalry and helped the weak.
この地域は地盤が弱いので、地震に注意が必要だ
This area has weak ground, so caution is necessary for earthquakes.
彼は弱いところを隠すために虚勢を張っている
He is bluffing to hide his weakness.
己の弱さに打ち克つことが大切だ。
It is important to overcome your own weakness.
その時代劇の主人公は、弱きを助ける侠客として描かれている。
The protagonist of that period drama is portrayed as a chivalrous man who helps 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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