WORD DETAIL
弱い
よわい
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Written
弱いand readよわい, it describes insufficient strength, durability, resistance, or ability to tolerate a particular stimulus. - Basic usage: It applies to an umbrella vulnerable to wind and a person unable to handle spicy food well.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- General weakness versus vulnerability to something
- It can state low strength or, with a specified target, a particular susceptibility or low tolerance.