Translation guide
Ways to express physical or mental tiredness, fatigue, and exhaustion in Japanese, from casual to formal.
Expressing that your body is tired, worn out, or lacking energy.
The most common and general word for physical tiredness or fatigue. Can be used in many contexts.
I'm feeling really worn out today.
I feel tired.
A more formal or medical term for fatigue. Often used in written language or official contexts.
Fatigue is building up.
A casual, somewhat old-fashioned word for weariness from physical exertion. Often used by older speakers.
Ah, I'm beat.
Expressing that you are mentally drained, emotionally exhausted, or weary of something.
Literally 'mentally tired'. A straightforward way to say you are mentally exhausted.
I'm mentally exhausted from work.
Literally 'my heart/mind is tired'. Conveys emotional weariness or being worn out by feelings.
I'm emotionally drained from relationships.
To be fed up, sick and tired of something. Expresses strong weariness or annoyance.
I'm sick and tired of the same routine every day.
A formal term for a feeling of weariness, lassitude, or ennui. Often used in psychological or medical contexts.
Expressing a deep, existential tiredness or disillusionment with life.
World-weariness, pessimism, or weariness of life. A literary or philosophical term.
He has fallen into a state of world-weariness.
Literally 'tired of living'. A very strong expression of existential weariness, often implying depression. Use with caution.
This phrase can sound alarming or overly dramatic. It is not used lightly.
I'm tired of living.
疲れ (tsukare) is the everyday word for tiredness, used in conversation. 疲労 (hirō) is more formal and often appears in writing or medical contexts, similar to 'fatigue' vs. 'tiredness' in English.
I can't shake off this tiredness.
It's effective for recovering from fatigue.
English 'weariness' can sound literary or old-fashioned. In Japanese, directly translating it as 疲労感 or 倦怠感 may sound overly formal or medical. In most daily situations, use 疲れ or 疲れた instead.
I'm overcome by a feeling of weariness.