JLPT N5 Beginner
疲れる
To become tired, exhausted, or worn out.
Readings
Other forms
疲れます polite form
疲れた plain past
疲れて te-form
疲れない plain negative
1 Verb (ichidan, intransitive)
To be tired / exhausted
Describes a state of physical depletion or mental fatigue resulting from exertion or stress.
Example
A 顔色 が 悪い です よ 。 大丈夫 です か 。
B ええ 、 ちょっと 疲れ て いる だけ です 。
[A:] You look pale. Are you okay? [B:] Yeah, I'm just a little tired.
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2 Verb (ichidan, intransitive)
To be worn out
Refers to inanimate objects or materials that have deteriorated, lost elasticity, or become shabby due to heavy use.
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