Word details

弱る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 弱る.

Dictionary

Entry

弱るIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #4355
1

to weaken; to grow weak; to wane; to decline (of one's health)

Examples
彼は寄る年波で弱った
He sank under the weight of age.
2

to be downcast; to be dejected; to be dispirited

3

to be troubled; to be at a loss; to be perplexed; to be annoyed

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

weak, frail

10 strokesFrequency 958JLPT N3Grade 2

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よわ.いよわ.るよわ.まるよわ.める

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