Learn Japanese: 〜 ni yowai - to be sensitive to; to be susceptible to

to be sensitive to; to be susceptible to

Breakdown of 〜 ni yowai

at; on; in; to; for [indirect object particle]

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.

Usages of 〜 ni yowai

彼かれ　は　風か邪ぜ　に　弱よわい。kare ha kaze ni yowai.

He is susceptible to colds.

祖そ父ふ　は　病びょう気き　に　弱よわい。sohu ha byouki ni yowai.

(My) grandfather is prone to illness.

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