弱気

timidity, lack of confidence

j o̞ β̞ a̠ kʲ i
弱 weak + 気 intention; willingness
noun Rare #32,872
timidity, lack of confidence Often describes a hesitant or pessimistic attitude.
JA: 弱気にならずに、もう一度やってみよう。
EN: Let’s not lose confidence; let’s try one more time.

彼は彼女の弱気を叱った。

He scolded her for being timid.

やけに弱気になったもんだな

You've gotten awfully timid.

— イノセンス (2004)

怠惰は弱気精神の避難場にすぎない。

Laziness is merely a refuge for the fainthearted.

料理に弱気は禁物

Don't be timid when it comes to cooking.

— レミーのおいしいレストラン (2007)

でも相手が何も言わないから僕は弱気になった

But because they didn’t say anything, I lost my nerve.

— Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho (2014)

弱気が美人を得たためしがない。

No one has ever won a beautiful woman by being timid.