弱(よわ)さ

よわさ

noun

weakness; frailty

1. weakness; frailty; faintness

The quality or degree of being weak — in strength, will, ability, or intensity. The noun form of the adjective 弱(よわ)い.

自分(じぶん)の弱(よわ)さを認(みと)めた。

I admitted my own weakness.

光(ひかり)の弱(よわ)さで写真(しゃしん)がぼやけた。

The photo came out blurry because of the faintness of the light.

弱(よわ)さを見(み)せることは、必(かなら)ずしも悪(わる)いことではない。

Showing weakness is not necessarily a bad thing.

The noun form of the i-adjective 弱(よわ)い (weak), made with the {〜さ} suffix. Covers physical, mental, and abstract weakness, as well as the faintness or low intensity of things like light or signals.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

心(こころ)の弱(よわ)さ: weakness of heart/mind
弱(よわ)さを認(みと)める: admit one's weakness
弱(よわ)さを見(み)せる: show weakness

ANTONYM:

強(つよ)さ: strength

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