No. 1,825 in Japanese
弱
"Weak."
In a sentence
彼はサッカーが弱いです。
He is weak at soccer.
In this sentence, 『弱い』 refers to lacking skill or proficiency in soccer.
この橋は構造が弱いです。
This bridge has a weak structure.
Here, 『弱い』 is used to describe the fragility or lack of strength in the bridge's structure.
彼女は寒さに弱いです。
She is sensitive to the cold.
In this context, 『弱い』 means being susceptible or vulnerable, specifically to cold temperatures.
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