A derogatory term for a person who is physically or mentally weak, lacking courage or resilience. Rare and somewhat dated; not commonly used in modern conversation.
He's such a weakling that he cries at the slightest thing.
He got angry when he was called a coward.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Full kanji spelling; less common and may appear old-fashioned.
Compound of 弱 (yowa, 'weak') and 味噌 (miso, 'miso paste'), possibly from the idea of something soft and easily crushed. The exact origin is uncertain.