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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

弱気

Timidity or lack of confidence; bearishness in financial markets

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弱気な na-adjective form
弱気に adverbial form
強気 antonym: "confident" or "bullish"
1 Noun, Na-adjective

Timid" / "Lacking Confidence

Describes a state of faint-heartedness or hesitation where one lacks the courage to act boldly.

Example

大事な 試合 の 前 は 、 いつも 弱気 に なって しまう 。

I always lose my nerve before a big game.

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2 Noun

Bearish" (Finance/Business)

Designates a pessimistic market outlook or a defensive stance in business negotiations.

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弱気
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Timidity or lack of confidence; bearishness in financial markets
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