弱る
よわる
yowaru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
弱る (よわる (yowaru)) means "to weaken". It is read よわる (yowaru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to weaken
Also : to wane · to grow weak
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Example Sentences
私は弱ります。
わたしはよわります。
I can weaken.
毎日の疲労で、彼の体力は弱っていた。
まいにちのひろうで、かれのたいりょくはよわっていた。
His physical strength was declining from daily exhaustion.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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