Learn Japanese: yowai

Word

弱よわいyowai

Meaning

weak

Part of speech

i-adjective

Pronunciation

Course

Japanese

Lesson

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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　橋はし　は　とても　弱よわい。kono hashi wa totemo yowai.

This bridge is very weak.

彼かれ　は　泳およぎ　が　弱よわい。kare wa oyogi ga yowai.

He is a weak swimmer.