A1 Expression ニュートラル

疲れています

tsukarete imasu

I'm tired

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use {疲れています|つかれています} to express that you are currently in a state of fatigue.

  • Means: To be in a state of being tired or exhausted.
  • Used in: After work, long study sessions, or physical exercise.
  • Don't confuse: {疲れる|つかれる} (the action of getting tired) with {疲れている|つかれている} (the state of being tired).
Heavy eyes + long day = {疲れています|つかれています}

Explanation at your level:

This is a basic way to say 'I am tired' in Japanese. You use it when you feel low on energy after doing something.
At this level, you learn that {疲れています|つかれています} describes a continuous state. You can combine it with reasons, like '{仕事|しごと}で{疲れています|つかれています}' (I am tired because of work).
You can now distinguish between the state of being tired and the action of getting tired. You also learn to use it in different social contexts, such as apologizing for not being able to attend an event.
You understand the nuance of using this phrase to manage social expectations. You can use it to decline invitations gracefully by implying that your fatigue is a result of your professional commitments.
You analyze the sociolinguistic implications of expressing fatigue in a high-context culture. You understand how it functions as a social buffer in professional settings, often used to soften the impact of a refusal.
You master the subtle interplay between the verb's aspectual properties and the cultural expectation of 'ganbaru' (perseverance). You can navigate the fine line between expressing genuine exhaustion and maintaining professional decorum in complex Japanese social hierarchies.

意味

Expressing feeling tired.

🌍

文化的背景

Expressing fatigue is a way to show you have worked hard. Often seen as a complaint or a sign of weakness. Use '{お|お}{疲|つか}れ{様|さま}です' instead of '{疲れています|つかれています}' when greeting.

💡

State vs Action

Always use the 'te-iru' form for states of being.

意味

Expressing feeling tired.

💡

State vs Action

Always use the 'te-iru' form for states of being.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence: {今日|きょう}はとても____。

____

✓ 正解！ ✗ おしい！ 正解: {疲れています|つかれています}

Use the polite state form for general statements.

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よくある質問

1 問

Yes, but be careful. It's better to say 'I worked hard' ({頑張|がんば}りました) instead of just 'I'm tired'.

関連フレーズ

🔗

{眠|ねむ}い

similar

Sleepy

🔗

{お|お}{疲|つか}れ{様|さま}です

specialized form

Hello/Goodbye/Thank you

どこで使う？

💼

After Work

A: {今日|きょう}は{疲れています|つかれています}か？

B: はい、とても{疲れています|つかれています}。

neutral
🚫

Declining an invite

A: {今晩|こんばん}、{飲|の}みに{行|い}きませんか？

B: {すみません}、{今日|きょう}は{疲れています|つかれています}。

polite

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Tsukare' as 'Too-care-eh'—I'm too tired to care anymore!

Visual Association

Imagine a battery icon on your forehead slowly turning from green to red.

Rhyme

Feeling tired, feeling blue, {疲れた|つかれた} is the word for you.

Story

Ken walked all day. He reached the mountain top. He sat down and sighed, '{疲れた|つかれた}!' Now he is resting.

Word Web

{眠|ねむ}い{休|やす}む{仕事|しごと}{運動|うんどう}{ストレス}{元気|げんき}

チャレンジ

Say '{疲れています|つかれています}' every time you finish a task today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Estoy cansado

Spanish requires gender agreement (cansado/cansada).

French high

Je suis fatigué

French also requires gender agreement.

German high

Ich bin müde

German uses an adjective, whereas Japanese uses a verb.

Japanese self

{疲れています|つかれています}

The focus is on the verb aspect.

Arabic moderate

أنا متعب (Ana mut'ab)

Arabic distinguishes gender in the adjective form.

Easily Confused

疲れています 対 {疲れる|つかれる}

Learners use the dictionary form instead of the state form.

Use {疲れています|つかれています} for 'I am tired'.

よくある質問 (1)

Yes, but be careful. It's better to say 'I worked hard' ({頑張|がんば}りました) instead of just 'I'm tired'.

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