単調だ
tantō daadjective★Intermediate— monotonous
general
Lacking variety or interest; monotonous or tedious.
この仕事は単調で、毎日同じ作業を繰り返す。
This job is monotonous, repeating the same tasks every day.
単調な生活に飽きて、新しい趣味を始めた。
I got tired of my monotonous life and started a new hobby.
💡
Often used to describe repetitive or unchanging situations that feel dull or uninteresting.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in Context
Use '単調だ' to describe things that feel repetitive or unchanging, often with a negative connotation.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful, overusing '単調だ' can make your speech sound negative or unengaging.
📖Word Origin
From 単調 (tantō), meaning 'monotony' or 'uniformity,' combined with the copula だ (da).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe situations, tasks, or experiences that lack variety and feel repetitive or dull.
Word Breakdown
単調
monotony, uniformity
rootだ
copula (indicates a state or condition)
suffix和英辞典