JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
怠い
「だるい」
Feeling physically sluggish or finding something to be a hassle
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ダルい casual
1 I-adjective
"Sluggish" / "Lethargic"
Describes a physical sensation of heaviness, listlessness, or fatigue where the body feels weighed down or drained.
Example
昨日 は 働きすぎ て 、 今日 は 全身 が だるい です 。
I overworked yesterday, so my whole body feels heavy and lethargic today.
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2 I-adjective
"A Pain" / "A Drag"
Refers to a psychological reluctance or lack of motivation toward a task considered bothersome or tedious.
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