じゃく

suffix

  1. a little less than, a little under, slightly fewer than.

noun

  1. weakness, the weak, low (setting).

suffix

After a number on the Japan Meteorological Agency seismic intensity scale; e.g. 5弱.
  1. -lower (seismic intensity).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
じゃく
じゃく

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)