弱気 | Japanese meaning

弱気【よわき】

Frequency rank: 10,655. – 10,677.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted
bearish (e.g. market)see also 強気【つよき】

Forms

弱気【よわき】Frequency rank: 10,655. – 10,677.
よわき

Generated definitions (experimental)

timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted

This meaning describes a person who lacks confidence or courage, often avoiding confrontation or challenges due to fear or insecurity.

、。

He became timid and asked his friends for help.

、。

She became fainthearted in the meeting and couldn't express her opinion.

bearish (e.g. market)

This usage refers to a situation in financial markets where there is a general expectation that prices will decline, indicating a pessimistic outlook.

、。

Investors are bearish and predict a decline in the stock market.

。

Recent economic indicators have had a bearish effect on the market.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to be timidtimid attitudeto overcome being timidbearish markettimid remarkstimid personalityto show timidityto eliminate timidityto become fainthearted in a situationfeelings of timidity

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

4 results

1. 。

He scolded her for her weakness.

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2. 。

Idleness is only the refuge of weak minds.

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3. 。

Faint heart never won fair lady.

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4. 、、。

Bulls make money, bears make money, hogs get slaughtered.

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弱気【よわき】

Frequency rank: 10,655. – 10,677.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted
bearish (e.g. market)see also 強気【つよき】

Forms

弱気【よわき】Frequency rank: 10,655. – 10,677.
よわき

Generated definitions (experimental)

timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted

This meaning describes a person who lacks confidence or courage, often avoiding confrontation or challenges due to fear or insecurity.

、。

He became timid and asked his friends for help.

、。

She became fainthearted in the meeting and couldn't express her opinion.

bearish (e.g. market)

This usage refers to a situation in financial markets where there is a general expectation that prices will decline, indicating a pessimistic outlook.

、。

Investors are bearish and predict a decline in the stock market.

。

Recent economic indicators have had a bearish effect on the market.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to be timidtimid attitudeto overcome being timidbearish markettimid remarkstimid personalityto show timidityto eliminate timidityto become fainthearted in a situationfeelings of timidity

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)