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Note
Refers to the lack of physical strength, durability, or robustness. It can also describe a low level of ability, influence, or intensity in non-physical contexts, such as a weak argument or being weak against cold temperatures.
Breakdown of yowai
weak
弱
Your double bow is covered in ice, making it weak.
Usages of yowai
この 橋 は とても 弱い。kono hashi wa totemo yowai.
This bridge is very weak.
彼 は 泳ぎ が 弱い。kare wa oyogi ga yowai.
He is a weak swimmer.
〜 に 弱い〜 ni yowai
to be sensitive to; to be susceptible to
信号 は 弱い です。shingou wa yowai desu.
The signal is weak.
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