薄弱
はくじゃく
hakujaku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 93 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
薄弱 (はくじゃく (hakujaku)) means "Weak". The reading is はくじゃく (hakujaku). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Weak
Also : Feeble
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Example Sentences
その論理的な根拠は薄弱で、説得力がありません。
そのろんりてきなこんきょは、はくじゃくで、せっとくりょくがありません。
That logical foundation is weak and lacks persuasive power.
彼の体力は比較的薄弱で、長時間の運動ができません。
かれのたいりょくはひかくてきはくじゃくで、ちょうじかんのうんどうができません。
His physical strength is relatively weak and he can't exercise for long periods.
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
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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