Translation guide
The English word 'tiresome' describes something that is boring, annoying, or draining because it continues for too long or requires too much effort. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent; instead, different words and phrases are used depending on whether the feeling is mental fatigue, physical exhaustion, annoyance, or boredom.
Describing a task, situation, or person that is mentally exhausting, monotonous, or requires too much patience.
A very common, casual adjective meaning something is bothersome, troublesome, or too much effort. Often used for tasks you don't want to do.
This paperwork is really tiresome.
Doing the same work every day is tiresome.
Means 'boring' or 'tedious'. Used when something lacks interest and feels dull, making you mentally tired.
His stories are always tiresome and exhausting.
The tiresome meeting dragged on and I got sleepy.
Slangy adjective meaning sluggish, bothersome, or tiresome. Often used for physical or mental lethargy.
I feel kind of tiresome today and don't want to do anything.
A verb phrase meaning to be fed up, sick and tired of something repetitive or annoying. Emphasizes emotional exhaustion.
I'm tired of his constant complaining.
I'm sick and tired of the same routine every day.
Describing an activity or situation that makes you physically tired, often due to prolonged effort.
The basic verb for 'to get tired'. Can be used for anything physically or mentally tiring.
This job is really tiresome.
A more colloquial verb meaning to be worn out or exhausted, often physically.
A formal phrase meaning 'to consume physical strength'. Used for activities that are physically draining.
This training is physically tiresome.
Describing a person, behavior, or situation that is annoying because it keeps happening or won't stop.
Means persistent, insistent, or nagging in an annoying way. Often used for people or actions that won't give up.
His tiresome sales pitch really wears me out.
Slang adjective meaning annoying, irritating, or bothersome. Stronger than 面倒くさい.
Means to feel irritated or frustrated. Often used when something is tiresome because it gets on your nerves.
Driving in traffic jams is tiresome and frustrating.
Describing something that is dull, monotonous, and makes you lose interest.
The most common word for 'boring' or 'dull'. Can be used for anything uninteresting.
This movie was so tiresome I fell asleep halfway through.
Similar to つまらない but slightly more formal. Emphasizes the feeling of boredom.
I want to escape from this tiresome daily routine.
面倒くさい focuses on the bother or hassle of doing something. 疲れる is about the resulting fatigue (physical or mental). 退屈な is about boredom and lack of stimulation. Choose based on what aspect of 'tiresome' you want to emphasize.
Cleaning up is a hassle (tiresome because it's bothersome).
I get tired from cleaning up (tiresome because it's physically draining).
Cleaning up is boring (tiresome because it's dull).
There is no single Japanese adjective that covers all uses of 'tiresome'. Avoid trying to directly translate it; instead, use the appropriate word for the specific feeling (boredom, fatigue, annoyance). Using 疲れる for a boring movie might sound odd; use つまらない or 退屈な instead.
Driving for long hours is tiresome.
引っ越し作業でくたびれた。
I'm worn out from the tiresome moving work.
Please stop asking tiresome questions.
あの人の話し方がうざったい。
That person's way of speaking is tiresome.
His stories are always tiresome.