酒さけに弱よわい

expression, i-adjective

weak drinker; can't hold one's liquor; easily gets drunk

Describes a person who gets drunk easily or cannot drink much alcohol. Often used to decline drinks or explain one's low tolerance.

• 私わたしは酒さけに弱よわいので、すぐ顔かおが赤あかくなります。

  I'm a lightweight, so my face turns red right away.

• 彼かれは酒さけに弱よわくて、ビール一いっ杯ぱいで酔よってしまう。

  He can't hold his liquor and gets drunk on just one beer.