疲れている
今日はとても疲れている
I'm very tired today.
To be in a state of physical or mental fatigue, often from work, stress, or exertion.
仕事で疲れている
I'm tired from work.
長い旅行の後、疲れている
I'm exhausted after a long trip.
This phrase is commonly used to express general tiredness and is often followed by the reason for the fatigue.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is very common in everyday Japanese and is used to express tiredness in various contexts, such as after work, studying, or physical activity.
Gold Rule
Continuative Form
The 'ている' form indicates a current state or ongoing action. In this case, it shows that the speaker is currently tired.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb '疲れる' (tsukareru) meaning 'to become tired' and the continuative form 'ている' (iru), indicating a current state.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used to describe a current state of tiredness and is often used in casual conversation. It can be used to express both physical and mental fatigue.