気 弱(きよわ)

きよわ

noun, na-adjective

timid; faint-hearted

personality emotion

1. timid; faint-hearted; lacking confidence

Having a timid, hesitant disposition. Describes someone who lacks assertiveness or is easily discouraged.

彼(かれ)は気弱(きよわ)な性格(せいかく)だ。

He has a timid personality.

気弱(きよわ)になってはいけない。

You must not lose heart.

病気(びょうき)になると気弱(きよわ)になって、すぐ不安(ふあん)になってしまう。

When I get sick, I become faint-hearted and quickly get anxious.

Usage

Used both as a な-adjective (気弱(きよわ)な) and in the pattern 気弱(きよわ)になる (to become timid/discouraged). Contrasts with 気強(きづよ)い (strong-willed). Often describes a temporary state of feeling discouraged rather than a permanent character trait.

Common collocations

気弱(きよわ)な人(ひと) (a timid person)
気弱(きよわ)になる (to become faint-hearted)
気弱(きよわ)な発言(はつげん) (a weak-hearted remark)

general

Added 2026.3.22 19:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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