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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
adj
Pronounced: moroi
(figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.
脆弱
adj
Pronounced: zeijaku
(figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.
壊れやすい
adj
(figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.

What does "fragile" mean?

  1. adjective Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
    "The box was marked "fragile" because it held glassware."
  2. 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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