🇯🇵 How to say

“weak” in Japanese

弱いよわい

Illustration of "weak" in a Japanese cultural setting — A young woman struggles to lift a heavy box, her arms trembling with effort as she tries to carry it across the room.

Usage note

弱い describes physical weakness, often used for body parts like arms or legs, and can imply a need for care or support.

Examples

私の腕が弱いです。
My arms are weak.
彼は足が弱いから、あまり走れません。
He can't run much because his legs are weak.
この指が弱くて、ドアが開けられない。
This finger is weak, so I can't open the door.

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What does "弱い" mean?

A. weak
B. long
C. beautiful
D. light (weight)

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