weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
Refers to individuals or groups who are physically, socially, or economically weaker or more vulnerable. Often used in contrast with 強者 (きょうしゃ, 'the strong').
Antonyms: 強者 (きょうしゃ)
Society should protect the weak.
During disasters, vulnerable people such as the elderly and disabled especially need support.
The government is promoting policies to protect the vulnerable.
This system is designed to be considerate of the vulnerable.
He's always someone who sides with the weak.
弱者 (weak/vulnerable person) and 若者 (young person) share the visually similar kanji 弱 and 若 but have completely different meanings and readings.
sickly person; invalid
vulnerable road users; people at risk in traffic · transport poor; people without public transport access
information have-not; digitally disadvantaged person
Internet illiterate; person with limited online skills
socially vulnerable; socially disadvantaged; the weak of society
Compound of 弱 (じゃく, 'weak') and 者 (しゃ, 'person'). The reading is on'yomi.