弱腰 (よわごし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora弱
腰
な
態
度
を
見
せ
て
は
いけ
ない
。
You must not show a weak-kneed attitude in negotiations.
I was disappointed by his timid remarks.
Usage patterns
弱腰になるto become weak-kneed / lose one's nerve
He suddenly became timid once the negotiations started.
〈相手〉に弱腰の姿勢を取るto take a weak-kneed stance toward someone
弱腰を批判されるto be criticized for one's weak-kneed attitude
The prime minister was criticized by the opposition for his weak-kneed attitude.
〈事〉に弱腰で対応するto respond to something in a weak, yielding manner
The company responded to the complaint in a weak, yielding manner.
The government was criticized for taking a weak-kneed stance toward the neighboring country.
