Moji Ninja弱 — weak
弱 means “weak”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 10 strokes. On'yomi: ジャク (jaku). Kun'yomi: よわ(い) (yowai). You'll see it in words such as 弱い (yowai, “weak”).
弱
- Meaning
- weak
- On'yomi
- ジャク (jaku)
- Kun'yomi
- よわ(い) (yowai)
- Strokes
- 10
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Opposites
How to remember 弱
Two bows (弓) with icicles (⺀) on them: brittle, weak.
Parts: 弓 bow · ⺀ ice
Words with 弱
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 弱い | よわい yowai kun | weak |
| 弱み | よわみ yowami kun | weakness; shortcoming |
| 弱まる | よわまる yowamaru kun | to abate; to weaken |
| 弱める | よわめる yowameru kun | to weaken |
Example sentences
- わたしはさむさに弱いです。
I can't stand the cold.