非 力(ひりき)

ひりき

na-adjective, noun

powerless; weak; feeble

1. powerless; weak; feeble; lacking strength

Describes a person or entity that lacks physical strength or the power to influence a situation. Can refer to physical weakness or to inability to make a difference.

自分(じぶん)の非力(ひりき)さを感(かん)じた。

I felt my own powerlessness.

非力(ひりき)な私(わたし)には、この荷物(にもつ)は重(おも)すぎる。

This luggage is too heavy for weak me.

災害(さいがい)の前(まえ)では人間(にんげん)は非力(ひりき)な存在(そんざい)だと痛感(つうかん)した。

I keenly felt that humans are powerless in the face of natural disasters.

USAGE:
Often used when reflecting on one's own limitations or inability to help. Can describe physical weakness or a more abstract sense of helplessness. Carries a humble or self-deprecating tone when used about oneself.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

非力(ひりき)ながら (though powerless, I will try)
非力(ひりき)な自分(じぶん) (my powerless self)
非力(ひりき)さを痛感(つうかん)する (to keenly feel one's powerlessness)

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