Japanese word

疲れる

Pronunciation

Romajitsukareru

Meaning

  • verbget tired

Example

今日は疲れました。kyō wa tsuka re ma shi ta

I got tired today.

Illustration for 疲れる (get tired)

More examples

長い会議のあとで、疲れました。naga i kai gi no a to de tsuka re ma shi ta

I got tired after the long meeting.

Core concept

Describes reaching a state of reduced physical or mental energy after effort or activity.

Common phrases

  • すぐ疲れるsu gu tsuka re ru

    tire easily

  • 仕事で疲れるshi goto de tsuka re ru

    get tired from work

Similar words

くたびれるkutabireru: To become tired after sustained effort or extended activity.

Definition in Japanese

体力や気力を使って、疲れた状態になる。tai ryoku ya ki ryoku o tsuka tte tsuka re ta jō tai ni na ru

Word origin

疲れる (tsukareru, "to get tired") is a native Japanese verb related to the older form 疲る (tsukaru, "to tire"), showing the idea of entering a weary state.

Usage tips

  • The related expression お疲れさま (otsukaresama) acknowledges someone's effort and is commonly used when people finish work or part ways.

Other meanings

  • become exhaustedverb

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