“Fragile” in Japanese
Short answer
Fragile in Japanese is “脆い” (moroi). Full meaning: brittle, fragile, weak, frail; tender-hearted, sentimental, easily moved.
Other ways to say “Fragile” in Japanese
華奢
kyasha dainty, delicate, slender, slim and elegant; fragile (e.g. furniture), delicate, frail; lavish, luxurious, showy, gaudy
壊れ易い
kowareyasui fragile, break easily
割れ物注意
waremonochuui Fragile, Handle With Care
もろい
moroi brittle, fragile, weak, frail; tender-hearted, sentimental, easily moved
か細い
kabosoi thin, skinny; delicate, fragile, feeble
さくい
sakui friendly, sociable; brittle, fragile, light
モロい
moroi brittle, fragile, weak, frail; tender-hearted, sentimental, easily moved
傷つきやすい
kizutsukiyasui fragile, brittle, delicate, sensitive
柔
yawa soft, weak, fragile, poorly built, insubstantial; softness, gentleness, weakness
脆弱
zeijaku weak, frail, fragile
割れ易い
wareyasui brittle, fragile, easily cracked, perishable
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