貧弱(ひんじゃく)

ひんじゃく
na-adjective
poor; meager; puny
1. poor; meager; puny; inadequate
Describes something that is lacking in quality, quantity, strength, or substance. Can refer to physical build, resources, content, or facilities.
貧弱(ひんじゃく)な体(からだ)つきだ。
He has a puny build.
設備(せつび)が貧弱(ひんじゃく)で困(こま)っている。
We're having trouble because the facilities are inadequate.
内容(ないよう)が貧弱(ひんじゃく)なレポートでは評価(ひょうか)されない。
A report with meager content won't be well received.

USAGE:
貧弱(ひんじゃく) is a na-adjective used to describe things or people that are lacking or weak. It carries a clearly negative nuance.

FORMS:

  • 貧弱(ひんじゃく)な + noun (attributive)
  • 貧弱(ひんじゃく)だ (predicative)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 貧弱(ひんじゃく)な体(からだ): puny body
  • 貧弱(ひんじゃく)な設備(せつび): poor facilities
  • 貧弱(ひんじゃく)な内容(ないよう): meager content
  • 貧弱(ひんじゃく)な食事(しょくじ): meager meal

WORD FORMATION:
貧(ひん) (poor) + 弱(じゃく) (weak).

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