疲れている

tsukarete iru
adjective (continuative form)Intermediate
informal

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.

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This phrase is commonly used to express general tiredness and is often followed by the reason for the fatigue.

Collocations

疲れているからbecause I'm tired疲れているようだseems tired

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

疲れるverb
to become tired
疲労noun
fatigue

💡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.

Word Breakdown

疲れ
tired
root
+
ている
current state
suffix
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