Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to weaken, to grow weak, to wane, to decline (of one's health).
  2. to be downcast, to be dejected, to be dispirited.
  3. to be troubled, to be at a loss, to be perplexed, to be annoyed.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
弱る よわる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

weak, frail
よわ.い ジャク (2nd, N2)
bow, bow (archery, violin)
ゆみ キュウ こ (2nd, N1)
two-stroke water radical or ice radical (no. 15)
ヒョウ こおり (Kentei 1)