希薄 | Japanese meaning

希薄【きはく】

Frequency rank: 15,593. – 15,649.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lean; weak; rarified; rarefied
lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)

Forms

希薄【きはく】Frequency rank: 15,593. – 15,649.
稀薄【きはく】Frequency rank: 37,772. – 38,256.
きはく

Generated definitions (experimental)

thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lean; weak; rarified; rarefied

This meaning refers to something that has a low density or concentration, often used to describe substances like gases or liquids, as well as contexts suggesting a lack of tangible quality.

、。

This air is thin, making it difficult to take deep breaths.

、。

When the solution becomes diluted, the flavor becomes weak.

lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)

This meaning describes a state of being below an acceptable standard or lacking a certain quality, often used in emotional or motivational contexts.

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He shows only a weak sense of empathy towards others.

、。

She lacks enthusiasm for work and gives up easily.

Generated collocations (experimental)

thin airweak emotionssparse relationshiplacking emotionto become dilutedinsufficient knowledgeweak expressionlimited supportdeficient understandingscarce experienceto feel a lack of depthshallow discussionlight value system

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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きごう「きはく希薄きごう」さんしょう参照．.

Wiktionary

Example sentences

5 results

1. 。

Today the ozone layer is thinning.

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2. 。

The air is rare on high mountains.

Tatoeba

3. 、。

As you go up higher, the air becomes thinner.

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4. 。

The higher we go up, thinner the air becomes.

Tatoeba

As all kinds of communication methods are proliferating, human relationships are weakening. This is a perfect example of mistaking means for ends.

Tatoeba

希薄【きはく】

Frequency rank: 15,593. – 15,649.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lean; weak; rarified; rarefied
lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)

Forms

希薄【きはく】Frequency rank: 15,593. – 15,649.
稀薄【きはく】Frequency rank: 37,772. – 38,256.
きはく

Generated definitions (experimental)

thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lean; weak; rarified; rarefied

This meaning refers to something that has a low density or concentration, often used to describe substances like gases or liquids, as well as contexts suggesting a lack of tangible quality.