English–Japanese
“weak-kneed” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyowaki
Example
人前で話すと弱気になります。hito mae de hana su to yowa ki ni na ri ma su
I get weak-kneed when I speak in front of people.
How to say “weak-kneed” in Japanese
“Weak-kneed” in Japanese is 弱気 (yowaki).
Describes a loss of confidence that makes someone hesitate to act or speak boldly.
Example sentences with 弱気
交渉の場では、弱気な態度を見せないでください。kō shō no ba de wa yowa ki na tai do o mi se na i de ku da sa i
Please do not show a timid attitude during negotiations.
Tips for using 弱気
- The phrase 弱気になる (yowaki ni naru) presents timidity as a change of state, so it often describes becoming hesitant in a particular situation rather than having a fixed personality.