Japanese word

くたびれる

Pronunciation

Romajikutabireru

Meaning

  • verbget tired

Example

長い会議でくたびれました。naga i kai gi de ku ta bi re ma shi ta

I got tired during the long meeting.

Illustration for くたびれる (get tired)

More examples

仕事の後で買い物に出かけたので、すっかりくたびれました。shi goto no ato de ka i mono ni de ka ke ta no de su kka ri ku ta bi re ma shi ta

I got very tired because I went shopping after work.

Core concept

Describes losing physical or mental energy until a person feels worn out.

Common phrases

  • 仕事でくたびれるshi goto de ku ta bi re ru

    get tired from work

  • 長旅でくたびれるnaga tabi de ku ta bi re ru

    get tired from a long trip

  • すっかりくたびれるsu kka ri ku ta bi re ru

    get exhausted

Similar words

疲れるtsukareru: To lose physical or mental energy through effort or activity and feel tired.
疲れ果てるtsukarehateru: To become completely exhausted after prolonged effort or strain.
へばるhebaru: To become so tired from exertion that continuing becomes difficult.

Definition in Japanese

心身の力を使い果たして、疲れを感じる。shin shin no chikara o tsuka i ha ta shi te tsuka re o kan ji ru

Word origin

The native Japanese verb くたびれる (kutabireru) is formed from くたびる (kutabiru), an older verb meaning to become tired, with the suffix れる (reru).

Usage tips

  • くたびれる (kutabireru) often suggests accumulated tiredness from effort or activity, while its use for worn objects adds a sense of age and loss of freshness.

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