元気ない様子

genki nai yousu

noun phrase★Intermediate— looking tired or unenergetic

informal

The appearance or demeanor of someone who looks tired, unenergetic, or lacking vitality.

彼女は最近元気ない様子で、仕事も手につかないようだ。

She has been looking tired lately and doesn't seem to be able to focus on her work.

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This phrase is often used to describe someone who appears physically or emotionally drained.

Collocations

元気ない様子でwith a tired or unenergetic appearance

not energetic

to cheer up

This phrase is often used when someone looks physically or emotionally drained, not just when they are sick.

Composed of 元気 (genki, meaning 'energy' or 'vitality') + ない (nai, meaning 'not') + 様子 (yousu, meaning 'appearance' or 'demeanor').

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation to describe someone's physical or emotional state when they appear tired or unwell.

元気

energy, vitality

root

ない

not

suffix

様子

appearance, demeanor

root

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