薄い — meaning in English

English meaning

• thin adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
• weak adj Lacking physical strength or power.

Senses

薄い is used for these senses in English:

• thin Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
• thin Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
• thin Of low viscosity or low specific gravity.
• weak Dilute, lacking in taste or potency.

thin — full definition

1. adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
2. adj Having little body fat; slim or lean.
3. adj Runny; of low viscosity.
4. adj Sparse; not densely packed or crowded.
5. adj Weak or unconvincing, said of an argument, excuse, or plot.

weak — full definition

1. adj Lacking physical strength or power.
2. adj Easily overcome or lacking willpower, resolve, or ability.
3. adj Diluted or low in strength, flavour, or intensity.

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