weak
gb/wˈik/ us/wˈik/
A2
英語
~ 2100
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Lacking physical strength
Not having much physical power or energy.
用法パターン：
[someone] is weak
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'weak' with 'week' because they sound the same.
類義語
feeble (Slightly more formal and can suggest fragility.)
対義語
strong (Describes having great physical power or ability.)
コロケーション
physically weak
|too weak
|weak muscles
|feel weak
テーマ
health
|daily life
|sports
|body
例文
- After the flu, she felt too weak to stand.
- He was weak from hunger and exhaustion.
- The patient is still too weak to walk alone.
学習者向け例文
- I feel weak after running.
- He is too weak to lift the box.
- My legs are weak today.
adjective
B1
property
2
Lacking determination or courage
Not able to make strong decisions or show courage.
用法パターン：
[someone] is weak
類義語
timid (Suggests shyness or fearfulness more than lack of resolve.)
対義語
determined (Shows firm decision and strong will.)
コロケーション
weak character
|weak will
|too weak to resist
テーマ
emotions
|personality
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He was too weak to stand up to his boss.
- They accused the leader of being weak in negotiations.
- She is not weak; she just chooses kindness.
学習者向け例文
- He is weak and cannot say no.
- The man is too weak to fight back.
- I am not weak. I can do it.
adjective
A2
property
3
Not strong in force or effect
Not strong or powerful.
用法パターン：
[something] is weak
類義語
faint (Often used for sounds, lights, or smells that are barely noticeable.)
対義語
strong (Having great force, intensity, or effect.)
コロケーション
weak signal
|weak light
|weak current
テーマ
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The flashlight's beam was weak.
- We received only a weak signal from the radio tower.
- The medicine had a weak effect on the symptoms.
学習者向け例文
- The light is weak in this room.
- I hear a weak sound from far away.
- The phone has a weak signal here.
adjective
B1
property
4
Poor in quality or effectiveness
Not very good, strong, or effective.
用法パターン：
[something] is weak
類義語
poor (General term for low quality without specifying cause.)
対義語
strong (Convincing, effective, or high in quality.)
コロケーション
weak argument
|weak performance
|weak excuse
テーマ
education
|arts
|core_vocabulary
|work
例文
- The lawyer gave a weak defense of his client.
- Her essay was well-written but had a weak conclusion.
- That's a weak excuse for being late.
学習者向け例文
- The story is weak and boring.
- He gave a weak answer to the question.
- The team played a weak game.
adjective
A2
property
5
Lacking strong flavor or concentration
Not having much taste or not strong in flavor.
用法パターン：
[drink/food] is weak
類義語
watery (Suggests excessive dilution with water.)
対義語
strong (Having a lot of flavor or concentration.)
コロケーション
weak coffee
|weak tea
|weak drink
テーマ
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
例文
- This coffee is too weak for my taste.
- He prefers his tea very weak.
- The soup was bland and weak.
学習者向け例文
- The tea is weak and not tasty.
- I like strong coffee, not weak coffee.
- This juice is weak and has little flavor.
文法
辞書形
weak
IPA
GB/wˈik/
US/wˈik/
音節・強勢
weak （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (weak)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: weak
- Comparative: weaker
- Superlative: weakest
関連語
表現
go weak at the knees
1/ɡˈoʊ wˈik ˈæt ðə nˈiz/
idiom
informal
Feel shaky from emotion or attraction
To feel your legs shake because you are afraid, nervous, or in love.
例文
- She went weak at the knees when she saw him smile.
- Public speaking makes me go weak at the knees.
on weak ground
1/ˈɔn wˈik ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
In a poorly supported position
To be in a situation where your reasons are not strong enough.
例文
- Legally, they are on weak ground with this claim.
- He realized he was on weak ground and changed the subject.
weak link
1/wˈik lˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase
Least strong part of group/system
The person or thing in a group that is not as good as the others and may cause problems.
例文
- The goalkeeper was the team's weak link.
- A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
weak point
1/wˈik pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
Area of least strength or ability
A part of something that is not good or strong.
例文
- Her inability to delegate is her biggest weak point.
- We need to find the enemy's weak point before attacking.