Back to all words
Body & Health

なよなよ

nayo-nayo

Weak, fragile, and delicate

Weak, limp, and lacking firmness — a frail body or a spineless, indecisive attitude.

💡Scolding someone for being wishy-washy — 'Don't be so nayo-nayo!'

Example

なよなよしないで、しゃきっとしなさい。

Stop being so nayo-nayo weak-kneed — stand up straight!

Quiz yourself

Don't be so ___ spineless — speak up for yourself.

○○しないで、しゃきっとしなさい。

weakfragiledelicatesoft
Intermediate