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[にゅう()·じゃく()]
nyuujaku
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 柔弱

na adjective, noun
  1. weakness; effeminacy; enervation

Definition and Synonyms for 柔弱

Softness the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
Synonyms: 柔らかい, 柔らかさ, 柔弱
Infirmity the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
Synonyms: ひ弱い, 弱い, 弱さ, 惰弱, 柔弱, 病弱, 羸弱, 虚弱
Frail physically weak
Synonyms: ひ弱, か弱い, ひ弱い, 弱い, 弱々しい, 惰弱, 柔弱, か細い, 羸弱, 脆弱, 虚弱
Cowardly lacking courage
Synonyms: ぬるい, だらしない, 不甲斐ない, 女々しい, 小心, 小胆, 弱気, 心弱い, 怯弱, 意気地のない, 柔弱, 臆病, 軟弱
Feebleness the quality of lacking intensity or substance
Synonyms: 柔弱, 羸弱, 虚弱
Helplessness powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
Synonyms: か弱い, ひ弱い, 弱い, 弱さ, 弱体, 弱気, 柔弱, 軟弱
Cowardly ignobly timid and faint-hearted
Synonyms: ぬるい, だらしない, 不甲斐ない, 女々しい, 小心, 小胆, 弱気, 心弱い, 怯弱, 意気地のない, 柔弱, 臆病, 軟弱

Meanings for each kanji in 柔弱

» tender; weakness; gentleness; softness
» weak; frail

Categories 柔弱 is a member of

Femininity the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women
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Weakness the property of lacking physical or mental strength
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Powerlessness the quality of lacking strength or power
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Softness poor physical condition
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