Japanese word

バテる

Pronunciation

Romajibateru

Meaning

  • verbbe exhausted

Example

長時間歩くと、すぐにバテます。chō ji kan aru ku to su gu ni ba te ma su

I get exhausted quickly when I walk for a long time.

Illustration for バテる (be exhausted)

More examples

試合の後、選手たちはみんなバテていました。shi ai no ato sen shu ta chi wa mi n na ba te te i ma shi ta

After the game, all the players were exhausted.

Core concept

Expresses the state of having used up one's physical energy through sustained activity.

Common phrases

  • 完全にバテるkan zen ni ba te ru

    be completely exhausted

  • 暑さにバテるatsu sa ni ba te ru

    get exhausted by the heat

  • 長時間の運動でバテるchō ji kan no un dō de ba te ru

    get exhausted from prolonged exercise

Similar words

疲れるtsukareru: To become tired through physical or mental effort.
へばるhebaru: To lose nearly all physical strength during demanding activity.
くたびれるkutabireru: To become worn out from continued use or activity.

Definition in Japanese

体力を使い果たして、すっかり疲れる。tai ryoku o tsuka i ha ta shi te su kka ri tsuka re ru

Word origin

バテる (bateru) is a colloquial Japanese verb generally linked to 果てる (hateru, "come to an end"), with an altered initial sound; its exact origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese sports talk, バテる (bateru) often describes a runner or player who loses energy during an activity and slows down.

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