- yowai weak, frail, delicate, tender, unskilled, weak (wine)
Used in everyday conversation to describe physical weakness, lack of skill, or fragility—both literal and figurative.
彼は体が弱いです。
Kare wa karada ga yowai desu.
He has a weak body.
私は数学が弱い。
Watashi wa suugaku ga yowai.
I am weak at math.
Press the microphone and say: 弱い
Ready to listen
💡 Drop い to get the stem: add くない (negative), かった (past), くて (te-form).
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.