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〜 ni yowai

〜 に 弱よわい〜 ni yowai
to be sensitive to; to be susceptible to
From Lesson 351:Vocabulary expansion 43·Japanese

Breakdown of 〜 ni yowai

にni
at; on; in; to; for [indirect object particle]
弱よわいyowai
weak

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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