Translation guide
To become weaker, less energetic, or less intense. This concept covers physical decline, fading of energy, and weakening of force or intensity.
Describing a person or living thing becoming weaker, less energetic, or less healthy.
General term for decline in strength, energy, or health. Can be used for people, animals, or abstract things like memory.
Describing something like wind, sound, light, or an activity becoming less intense or dying down.
年をとると体力が衰える。
As you get older, your physical strength declines.
To become weak or weakened, often physically or mentally. More casual than 衰える.
病気で体が弱った。
My body became weak from illness.
To lose one's energy or spirit. Common in everyday speech.
最近、元気がなくなったね。
You've lost your energy lately, haven't you?
To wither, lose vigor, or become dispirited. Often used for plants or motivation.
暑さで花が萎えた。
The flowers wilted in the heat.
To weaken, abate, or become less intense. Used for wind, rain, sound, etc.
風が弱まった。
The wind died down.