くたびれる

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Common wordJLPTN3

Meanings

1

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

get tired; become exhausted; grow weary

usually written using kana alone

Describes physical or mental fatigue from effort or activity. Often implies being worn out to the point of wanting to rest.

一いち日にち中じゅう立たちっぱなしで、すっかりくたびれた。
I was on my feet all day and got completely exhausted.

長ながい会かい議ぎの後あとはいつもくたびれる。

I always get tired after long meetings.

2

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

become worn out; become battered (from long use)

usually written using kana alone

Used for objects that have become shabby, frayed, or worn down through extended use. Not typically used for people in this sense.

この靴くつはもうくたびれているから、新あたらしいのを買かわないと。
These shoes are already worn out, so I need to buy new ones.

3

auxiliary verb, ichidan verb

get tired of (doing); get fed up with

usually written using kana alone

Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb to express weariness or frustration from repeatedly doing that action. Casual and often carries a nuance of being fed up.

毎まい日にち同おなじお弁べん当とうで食たべくたびれた。
I'm tired of eating the same boxed lunch every day.
彼かれの長なが話ばなしには聞ききくたびれるよ。
I get fed up with listening to his long stories.