げんなり

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Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

noun or participle which takes 'suru', adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes physical or mental exhaustion, often from prolonged effort or stress. Can be used adverbially with する or と.

暑あつさでげんなりしている。

I'm feeling weary from the heat.

noun or participle which takes 'suru', adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

fed up; sick of

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Expresses being tired of something to the point of annoyance or disgust. Often used with に or で to indicate the cause.

noun or participle which takes 'suru', adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Describes a downcast, discouraged emotional state, often after a disappointment or setback.

うんざり
うんざり is stronger and more focused on being fed up or disgusted, while げんなり can also cover physical weariness or dejection.
くたくた
くたくた emphasizes physical exhaustion to the point of limpness, whereas げんなり includes mental weariness and emotional dejection.

A mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it likely imitates a drooping or deflated state.