弱
Kanji · N4
弱 / weak
Kanji for weak or frail.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジャク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | よわ.い、よわ.る、よわ.まる、よわ.める | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
弱 carries the meaning weak or frail.
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Common compounds with 弱
弱々しいよわよわしいweak / weakly / feeble
虚弱きょじゃくfeebleness / weakness / imbecility
薄弱はくじゃくfeebleness / weakness
弱虫よわむしcoward / weakling / scaredy cat
弱点じゃくてんweak point / weakness / shortcoming
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