JLPT N3 Intermediate
くたくた
Exhausted, worn out and limp, or cooked until mushy.
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クタクタ often used for emphasis
1 Na-adjective, Adverb
Exhausted" / "Worn Out" (for people)
Describes a state of extreme physical exhaustion where the body feels limp and devoid of energy.
Example
一日中 歩き回って 、 もう くたくた だ よ 。
I've been walking around all day and now I'm totally wiped out.
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2 Na-adjective, Noun + の
Worn Out" / "Well-Used" (for objects)
Refers to materials, particularly fabric or paper, that have lost their original stiffness and shape due to age or repeated use.
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3 Na-adjective, Adverb
Cooked Until Mushy" / "Stewed Down"
Describes food ingredients that have been boiled or simmered until they lose their firmness and structural integrity.
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