It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 弱い (yowai)
Meaning: weak
Examples
- 妹は体が弱いです。 My sister is sickly.
- その子は体が少し弱い。 That child has a somewhat weak constitution.
- 弱い犬ほどよくほえる。 Barking dogs seldom bite. (lit; Weak dogs often bark.)
- あのプロレスラーは弱い。 That professional wrestler is weak.
- うちの息子は意志が弱い。 My son is weak-willed.
- 弱い男性はあまりもてない Weak men are not so popular.
- 気が弱い彼を見ていると、歯がゆい。 He’s so timid, I get impatient when I see him.
- 皮膚が弱いので、クリームを使っている。 My skin is sensitive, so I use a cream.
- テニスの試合で、油断して、弱い相手に負けた。 I lost to a weak opponent in a tennis game while I was off my guard.
- 弱い素材は、頑丈さを必要とする服には適さない。 Weak materials are not good for clothes that need to be sturdy.