へたる

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

fall on one's backside; collapse into a sitting position

Describes a sudden, often clumsy or exhausted, collapse into a sitting or sprawling posture. Colloquial.

• 疲つかれてその場ばにへたった。

  I was so tired I just collapsed right there.

godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

be exhausted; lose strength; lose one's edge

Often used when physical or mental stamina gives out, or when a skill declines. Similar to へたばる but slightly more casual.

See also: へたばる

• 徹てつ夜や続つづきで体からだがへたってきた。

  My body is giving out after pulling all-nighters.

• 最さい近きん、足あし腰こしがへたってきた気きがする。

  Lately I feel like my legs and back have lost their strength.