English–Japanese
“grow weak” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyowaru
Example
病気が長引くと、体が弱ります。byō ki ga naga bi ku to karada ga yowa ri ma su
When an illness drags on, the body grows weak.
How to say “grow weak” in Japanese
“Grow weak” in Japanese is 弱る (yowaru).
Describes a person or thing moving from a stronger state toward reduced physical strength, energy, or effectiveness.
Example sentences with 弱る
暑さが続くと、植物が弱ります。atsu sa ga tsuzu ku to shoku butsu ga yowa ri ma su
When the hot weather continues, plants grow weak.
Tips for using 弱る
- In casual conversation, 弱った (yowatta) can mean that someone is in trouble, as in ほとほと弱った (hotohoto yowatta), rather than only that the body has lost strength.