JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
弱 — weak
- Reading
- ジャク・よわ.い・よわ.る・よわ.まる・よわ.める
- Meaning
- weak; frail
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
弱 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ジャク・よわ.い・よわ.る・よわ.まる・よわ.める and it means weak; frail. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
弱 appears in everyday japanese words such as 弱 (weakness), 弱る (to weaken) and 薄弱 (feebleness).
Japanese words containing 弱
Frequently asked questions
What does 弱 mean in Japanese?
弱 means weak; frail in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 弱 read?
弱 is read ジャク・よわ.い・よわ.る・よわ.まる・よわ.める. Reading it inside real words — 弱 and 弱る and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 弱 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 弱 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 弱 in a word?
A common word containing 弱 is 弱 (じゃく) — "weakness". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 弱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 弱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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