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弱
弱 (readings: じゃく, よわ; Japanese kanji) means “weak”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 弱い (weak).
What does 弱 mean?
| Kanji | 弱 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | weak |
| Readings | じゃく, よわ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 弱
弱 is read じゃく or よわ depending on the word.
Example words with 弱
| Example | 弱い (weak) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14