JLPT N1 Advanced
疲弊
Severe exhaustion, burnout, or the impoverishment of a system.
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疲弊する verb form
1 Noun, Suru verb
Burnout / Total Exhaustion
Describes a state of extreme physical or mental exhaustion resulting from prolonged hardship or continuous stress.
Example
連日 の 残業 で 、 彼 は 心身 と もに 疲弊 しきっていた 。
From working overtime day after day, he was completely exhausted in both mind and body.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Depletion / Ruin (of a system)
Refers to the significant decline or impoverishment of an economy, organization, or system due to excessive strain.
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