Vocabulary

What does 弱める (よわめる, yowameru) mean?

弱める (よわめる, yowameru) means to weaken (something), to reduce.

Quick facts
Readingよわめる
Romajiyowameru
Part of speechichidan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
よわめる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonyowameru

to weaken (something), to reduce

  1. 1ichidan verb · transitive to weaken

Example sentences

  • Turn down the heat and simmer slowly.

  • Please turn the radio volume down a little.

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