弱音(よわね)を吐(は)く

よわねをはく
expression
to whine; to complain of weakness
emotioncommunication
1. to whine; to grumble; to show weakness
To express complaints or negativity about one's situation, showing a lack of resolve or determination. Often used critically or self-reflectively.
弱音(よわね)を吐(は)くな。
Don't whine.
彼(かれ)は疲(つか)れて弱音(よわね)を吐(は)き始(はじ)めた。
He got tired and started complaining.
どんなに辛(つら)くても弱音(よわね)を吐(は)かずに頑張(がんば)った。
No matter how hard it was, he persevered without complaining.

Usage

Often used in negative constructions (弱音(よわね)を吐(は)くな, 弱音(よわね)を吐(は)かない) to encourage perseverance. The expression carries a mildly critical tone, implying that the person should be tougher.

Common collocations

  • 弱音(よわね)を吐(は)くな (don't whine)
  • 弱音(よわね)を吐(は)かずに (without complaining)
  • 弱音(よわね)を吐(は)き始(はじ)める (to start whining)

Common patterns

Conjugates as a godan verb (吐(は)く). The 弱音(よわね) part is fixed; 弱音(よわね) alone means "weak words" or "feeble complaints."

Related Words

Compare: 音(ね)を上(あ)げる (to give up)
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Added 2026.3.6 18:46 · Revised 2026.9.28 9:58
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