fragile in Japanese
fragile in Japanese is 脆い, 脆弱, 壊れやすい — fragile means easily broken or damaged; delicate.
fragile in Japanese
脆い
Pronounced: moroi
(figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.
脆弱
Pronounced: zeijaku
(figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.
壊れやすい
(figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.
What does "fragile" mean?
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adjective Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
"The box was marked "fragile" because it held glassware."
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adjective Easily upset, weakened, or thrown off balance — describing health, emotions, or a situation.
"The ceasefire remains fragile and could collapse at any moment."
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fragile in a sentence
- The box was marked "fragile" because it held glassware.
- Old parchment becomes fragile and can crumble if handled roughly.
- The ceasefire remains fragile and could collapse at any moment.
- She felt fragile for weeks after the surgery.
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What is "fragile" in Japanese?
"fragile" in Japanese is 脆い, 脆弱, 壊れやすい. fragile means: Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
How do you pronounce 脆い?
"fragile" in Japanese is 脆い, pronounced "moroi".
How do you use "fragile" in a sentence?
Example: "The box was marked "fragile" because it held glassware." In Japanese, "fragile" is 脆い, 脆弱, 壊れやすい.
Are there other ways to say "fragile" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "fragile": 脆い, 脆弱, 壊れやすい.
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