弱い

よわい
JLPT:N5
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1Lacking in strength, power, or ability; also used for something faint or mild in taste/effect, or for having low tolerance/resistance to something.

I-Adjective

Examples

彼は体が弱いので、よく風邪をひく。

He has a weak constitution, so he often catches colds.

このお茶は味が弱くて、少し水っぽい。

This tea is weak in flavor and tastes a bit watery.

私は寒さに弱くて、冬が苦手だ。

I'm sensitive to cold, so I don't like winter.

彼はお酒に弱いから、すぐ顔が赤くなる。

He can't hold his liquor well, so his face turns red right away.

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