くたくた
also: くったくた
Meanings
na-adjective, adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
exhausted; worn out; dead tired
Describes a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often after hard work or a long day.
I've been walking all day and I'm completely exhausted.
My body is worn out from all the overtime.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
Used especially for clothing or fabric that is worn out, frayed, or shabby from long use.
He was wearing a pair of battered jeans.
This shirt is so tattered now, I have to throw it away.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, na-adjective
boiled to a pulp; cooked to a mush
Describes food, especially vegetables, that has been boiled until very soft and mushy.
I simmered the daikon until it became soft and mushy.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がくたくたになるfor a person to become completely exhausted
I walked around all day and became completely exhausted.
- 〈物〉がくたくたになるfor clothing or fabric to become worn out and shapeless
The sweater I'd worn for years became all worn out.
- 〈物〉をくたくたに煮るto boil something until it turns soft and mushy
I simmered the vegetables until they were soft and mushy.