弱気
yowakiadjective★Intermediate
informal
Pessimistic or lacking confidence; having a negative outlook.
弱気な考え方は避けた方がいい
It's better to avoid pessimistic thinking.
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Often used to describe someone's attitude or outlook.
Collocations
弱気になるto become pessimistic弱気な態度pessimistic attitude
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Related Phrases
弱気を出すphrase
to show pessimism
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use '弱気' to describe someone's negative or hesitant attitude, often in casual conversation.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful, overusing '弱気' can make you seem overly negative or lacking in confidence.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '弱い' (weak) and '気' (spirit/mind), literally meaning 'weak spirit.'
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe a person's mental state or outlook, often in informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
弱い
weak
root気
spirit/mind
root和英辞典