Japanese word

弱まる

Pronunciation

Romajiyowamaru

Meaning

  • verbabate

Example

雨が弱まります。ame ga yowa ma ri ma su

The rain abates.

Illustration for 弱まる (abate)

More examples

薬が効いて、痛みが弱まりました。kusuri ga ki i te ita mi ga yowa ma ri ma shi ta

The medicine took effect, and the pain eased.

Core concept

Shows something becoming less powerful or intense over time, often without disappearing completely.

Common phrases

  • 徐々に弱まるjo jo ni yowa ma ru

    weaken gradually

  • 次第に弱まるshi dai ni yowa ma ru

    abate gradually

  • 急に弱まるkyū ni yowa ma ru

    weaken suddenly

Similar words

和らぐyawaragu: To become gentler in force, effect, or feeling.
衰えるotoroeru: To lose strength, energy, or influence gradually.
薄れるusureru: To become less clear, strong, or noticeable over time.

Definition in Japanese

強さや激しさが時間とともに次第に減る。tsuyo sa ya hage shi sa ga ji kan to to mo ni shi dai ni he ru

Word origin

弱まる (yowamaru) combines the stem of 弱い (yowai, "weak") with まる (maru, "become"), forming an intransitive verb for becoming weaker.

Usage tips

  • The English verb abate commonly appears in formal reports about storms or public concerns, while 弱まる (yowamaru) is also natural for everyday changes such as rain becoming lighter.

Other meanings

  • weakenverb

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