N4
弱 meaning and readings
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Kanji
弱
N4
- Meaning
- be weak
- Onyomi
- ジャク
- Kunyomi
- よわ(い)、よわ(る)、よわ(まる)、よわ(める)
- Formula
- 弱 = 弓 + 冫 + 弓 + 冫。
Story
弱 is analyzed as a combination of 弓 (bow), 冫 (ice), 弓 (bow), 冫 (ice) and denotes be weak.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N4.
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