弱い

よわい

Weak

N5i-adjective·yowai

How to remember it

i-adjective; 弱 shows strength draining from a bow 弓.

Example sentences

  • 彼は体が弱い。

    かれはからだがよわい。

    He has a weak body.

  • お酒に弱い。

    おさけによわい。

    I can't handle alcohol well.

Usage

i-adjective; 「〜に弱い」 means bad at or vulnerable to something.

Related words

強い弱まる弱点弱虫

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