Translation of Japanese word "弱い" to English
弱い
よわい
[yowai]
IPA: /yowai/
Meaning
AdjectiveLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
How to use
弱い (yowai) — 'weak / delicate / frail'. 体が弱い — weak body/health. 立場が弱い — weak position. Antonym: 強い. Japanese adjectives inflect directly for tense and negation, functioning similarly to verbs in some ways.
🇬🇧 English
weak
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 弱い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): よわい
Romaji Transcription: yowai
Example Sentences
安いな犬は、走ることができません。
安いないぬは、はしることができません。
The weak dog cannot run.
安いい木は、短く持つことができます。
安いいきは、みじかくもつことができます。
The weak wood can last short.
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Common phrases
- とても弱い (totemo yowai)— very weak
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Frequency rank: #903 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "弱い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "弱い" means "weak" in English.
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The word "弱い" is read as "よわい" (yowai). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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