noun
Refers to a person or people who are physically, socially, or mentally weak. Often used in a general or collective sense, similar to 'the weak' in English. The form 弱き is a classical attributive form of 弱い, giving the expression a slightly formal or literary tone.
弱き者を助けるのが武士の務めだ。
It is a samurai's duty to help the weak.
彼は弱き者の味方として知られている。
He is known as a friend of the weak.