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元気ない様子

genki nai yousu
looking tired or unenergetic

彼は最近元気ない様子だ。

He has been looking tired lately.


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.

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

Synonyms

疲れた様子元気のない様子疲れた顔

Antonyms

元気な様子活気ある様子

Related Phrases

元気ないphrase
not energetic
元気を出すphrase
to cheer up

Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

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

Word Origin

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

Usage Notes

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

Word Breakdown

元気
energy, vitality
root
+
ない
not
suffix
+
様子
appearance, demeanor
root
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