Yowaki

弱気 (Yowaki) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “timid, weak-kneed, fainthearted, bearish”.

Meanings

  1. na-adjective, adjectival noun, nountimid; weak-kneed; fainthearted
  2. na-adjective, adjectival noun, nounbearish

Examples

  • He scolded her for her weakness.

  • Faint heart never won fair lady.

  • Idleness is only the refuge of weak minds.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 弱気

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