- pua poor
Casual loanword from English, used in everyday conversation or media to describe someone's financial state or quality, often with a light or critical tone.
彼はプアな生活を送っている。
Kare wa pua na seikatsu o okutte iru.
He lives a poor life.
この商品はプアな作りだ。
Kono shouhin wa pua na tsukuri da.
This product is poorly made.
⚖️ Commonly confused with '貧乏' (binbō), but 'プア' is more colloquial and often implies insufficiency or low quality, while '貧乏' strictly means lacking money.
Press the microphone and say: プア
Ready to listen
💡 Use は or が to mark this word as the topic or subject of a sentence.
Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
Save personal notes for every word you study — memory hooks, your own sentences, grammar tips, and personal stories.
Synced to your account · Anki export · Accessible on every device
Create Free AccountReview Premium options
Create a free account to sync your level, streaks, and progress across all devices.
Already a member? Sign in →
Sign in or create a free account to keep your history.
Reset mastery for this word?
Review scheduling updates after each session.
Based on JLPT level, kanji complexity & word length.