Quick answer
弱 is the kanji for "Weak". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is よわ.い (yowai). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Weak
Also : Frail
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 弱 represents 'WEAK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of weak.
On-reading: じゃく — remember this sound by associating it with weak. Kun-reading: よわ.い.
Example Sentences
弱点を克服するために、苦手な科目を重点的に勉強しました。
じゃくてんをこくふくするために、にがてなかもくをじゅうてんてきにべんきょうしました。
In order to overcome my weaknesses, I studied my weak subjects intensively.
経済的な弱者を支援するための制度が必要です。
けいざいてきなじゃくしゃをしえんするためのせいどがひつようです。
A system to support the economically vulnerable is needed.
Vocabulary using 弱
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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