JLPT N3 Intermediate
弱る
To weaken physically or be troubled and at a loss.
Readings
Other forms
弱ります polite form
弱った plain past
弱って te-form
弱らない plain negative
1 Intransitive Verb
To weaken / To decline
Describes a reduction in health, vitality, or intensity, often leading to a frail state.
Example
台風 の 勢力 が 弱って きた よう だ 。
It seems the typhoon's strength has started to weaken.
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2 Intransitive Verb
To be troubled / At a loss
Indicates a state of psychological distress or perplexity caused by a difficult situation.
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