弱

弱 — weak, frail

Learn the correct stroke order for 弱 (weak), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 210 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 10

On'yomi (音読み)ジャクjaku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)よわ.いyowai、よわ.るyowaru、よわ.まるyowamaru、よわ.めるyowameru

Strokes10

Radical弓

Frequency#958

Meaningsweak, frail

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

虚弱きょじゃくfeebleness; weakness; imbecilityna-adjective

強弱きょうじゃくstrength and weakness; (degree of) strengthnoun

弱いよわいweak; frail; delicatei-adjective

弱るよわるto weaken; to grow weak; to waneverb

弱音よわねfeeble complaint; whinenoun

弱冠じゃっかんtwenty years of agenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 弱 (weak) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 弓.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 弱 is #958, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

虚弱きょじゃく — feebleness; weakness; imbecility

強弱きょうじゃく — strength and weakness; (degree of) strength

弱いよわい — weak; frail; delicate

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (弓)

弓bow 引pull 弔condolences 弟younger brother 弥all the more 弦bowstring 弧arc 強strong

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 弱 have?

The kanji 弱 (weak) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 弱?

弱 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 弱 mean?

弱 means: weak, frail. On'yomi readings: ジャク. Kun'yomi readings: よわ.い, よわ.る, よわ.まる, よわ.める.

What JLPT level is 弱?

弱 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.