弱気(よわき)

よわき
noun, na-adjective
timidity; faintheartedness; bearishness
1. timidity; faintheartedness; lack of confidence
A tendency to be pessimistic, hesitant, or lacking in assertiveness. Describes someone who easily gives in or loses confidence.
弱気(よわき)になるな。
Don't be faint-hearted.
試験(しけん)の前(まえ)はいつも弱気(よわき)な発言(はつげん)が増(ふ)える。
Before exams, pessimistic remarks always increase.
弱気(よわき)な態度(たいど)では交渉(こうしょう)で不利(ふり)になる。
A timid attitude puts you at a disadvantage in negotiations.
2. bearishness; pessimistic outlook on the market
In finance, a pessimistic view that prices will fall. The opposite of 強気(つよき) (bullish).
市場(しじょう)は弱気(よわき)ムードに包(つつ)まれている。
The market is enveloped in a bearish mood.
アナリストは今後(こんご)の株価(かぶか)について弱気(よわき)の見通(みとお)しを示(しめ)した。
The analyst presented a bearish outlook on future stock prices.
景気(けいき)の先行(せんこう)きに不安(ふあん)が広(ひろ)がり、投資家(とうしか)の間(あいだ)で弱気(よわき)な見方(みかた)が強(つよ)まっている。
Concerns about the economic outlook are spreading, and bearish views are growing among investors.

USAGE:
弱気(よわき) functions as both a noun (弱気(よわき)になる — to become timid) and a na-adjective (弱気(よわき)な態度(たいど) — a timid attitude). The antonym is 強気(つよき) (bold, bullish).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 弱気(よわき)になる (to lose confidence)
  • 弱気(よわき)な発言(はつげん) (pessimistic remarks)
  • 弱気(よわき)相場(そうば) (bear market)
  • 弱気(よわき)の虫(むし) (one's timid side)

NUANCE:
In everyday use, 弱気(よわき) describes a temporary state of losing confidence, not a permanent personality trait. In financial contexts, it is the standard term for bearish sentiment.

Related Words

Antonym: 強気(つよき) (bullish)
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Added 2026.3.9 17:39 · Revised 2026.4.11 10:25
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