弱い（よわい）
JLPT N5 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 2
Meaning: weak
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 弱くて | よわくて |
| ta-form (past) | 弱かった | よわかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 弱くない | よわくない |
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Example sentences
- 私はお酒にとても弱い。 — I can't handle alcohol at all.
- 体が弱いので、健康には特に気をつける。 — I have a weak constitution, so I'm especially careful about my health.
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