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弱気

Reading

Kana: よわき
Romaji: yowaki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted

2

bearish (e.g. market)

See also: 強気 (reading つよき, entry #2)

Kanji

Readings: ジャク、 よわ.い、 よわ.る、 よわ.まる、 よわ.める
Meanings: weak, frail
Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

Example Sentences

(かれ)彼女(かのじょ)弱気(よわき)(しか)った。
➥He scolded her for her weakness.
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怠惰(たいだ)弱気(よわき)精神(せいしん)避難場(ひなんじょう)にすぎない。
➥Idleness is only the refuge of weak minds.
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弱気(よわき)美人(びじん)()たためしがない。
➥Faint heart never won fair lady.
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