Translation guide
Expresses being completely exhausted, physically or mentally. Japanese uses various verbs and adjectives to convey different nuances of fatigue, from casual spoken forms to more formal or written expressions.
To be completely worn out from physical activity or lack of rest.
Very common casual expression meaning 'to be exhausted' or 'worn out'. Often used after a long day or physical exertion.
I walked all day today and I'm completely exhausted.
Verb meaning 'to be completely tired out'. Emphasizes the completion of the state of fatigue. Often used in past tense.
I'm so tired out from work that I don't feel like doing anything.
Onomatopoeic expression for being physically worn out, often implying being out of breath or energy. Common in spoken Japanese.
I climbed the stairs to the 10th floor and got completely worn out.
Describes a state of limp exhaustion, often used when someone collapses or lies down from fatigue.
I was so tired out from the heat that I couldn't move from the sofa.
Formal, literary term for extreme fatigue or exhaustion. Used in written language or formal contexts.
I was utterly exhausted from the long meeting.
To be exhausted from mental effort, stress, or emotional strain.
Literally 'mentally tired'. A straightforward way to express mental fatigue.
I'm mentally tired out from studying for exams.
Also used for mental exhaustion in casual speech, though primarily physical.
I thought too much about the difficult problem and my brain is exhausted.
Similar to 疲れ切る but with a stronger nuance of being at the absolute limit, often used for mental or emotional exhaustion.
To be worn out specifically due to sickness, fever, or hot weather.
Commonly used when someone is limp and weak from illness or heat exhaustion.
I'm tired out from a cold.
Casual verb meaning to be exhausted or knocked out, often by summer heat (夏バテ).
I'm tired out from the heat and have no appetite.
くたくた is general exhaustion, often from work or activity. へとへと emphasizes being out of breath or energy after physical exertion. ぐったり implies limpness, often from illness or heat. All are common in casual speech.
I got worn out at the gym.
I'm limp with fever.
Direct translations like '疲れが出る' or '疲れ外' are incorrect. Use the expressions above to sound natural.
I'm completely tired out by relationships and want to be alone.