When you're studying Japanese, you'll find words that describe feelings. One important word is 無気力 (mukiryoku). It's a noun and means feeling like you have no energy or interest in anything.
Think of it like this: if you feel really tired and just don't want to do anything, you might be experiencing 無気力. It's that feeling of not having any motivation or enthusiasm. So, if someone says they are 無気力, they mean they are feeling apathetic or lethargic. It's a common feeling, and this word helps you express it in Japanese.
When you're studying Japanese at the B2 level, you're moving beyond basic conversation and starting to understand more nuanced concepts. The word 無気力 (mukiryoku) is a great example of this. It means apathy, lethargy, or listlessness, and it describes a state where someone lacks motivation or energy.
You might hear or use this word when talking about someone who seems to have lost their drive, perhaps due to stress or exhaustion. It's a useful term for describing a more profound lack of spirit than just being tired. Understanding words like 無気力 helps you grasp the emotional depth and precision of the Japanese language.
How Formal Is It?
"最近、社員の間に無気力な状態が広がっているようです。 (It seems a state of apathy is spreading among employees recently.)"
"彼は最近、どうもやる気がないようだ。 (He seems to lack motivation recently.)"
"今日はなんだか体全体がだるい。 (My whole body feels sluggish today for some reason.)"
"ねえ、どうしたの？げんきがないみたいだよ。 (Hey, what's wrong? You seem to be out of sorts.)"
"今日の会議、まじかったるい。 (Today's meeting is seriously a drag.)"
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私は___をします。
The sentence means 'I sleep.' '寝る' (neru) means to sleep.
これは___です。
The sentence means 'This is a book.' '本' (hon) means book.
___は美味しいです。
The sentence means 'Food is delicious.' '食べ物' (tabemono) means food.
私は___に行きます。
The sentence means 'I go to school.' '学校' (gakkou) means school.
___は青いです。
The sentence means 'The sky is blue.' '空' (sora) means sky.
___があります。
The sentence means 'There is a cat.' '猫' (neko) means cat.
Choose the correct meaning for 「おはようございます」 (Ohayou gozaimasu).
「おはようございます」 is a common greeting used in the morning.
Which of these means 'thank you'?
「ありがとうございます」 is the polite way to say thank you.
What is the polite way to say 'excuse me' or 'I'm sorry'?
「すみません」 can be used for both 'excuse me' and 'I'm sorry' in many situations.
「こんにちは」 (Konnichiwa) is typically used to greet someone in the evening.
「こんにちは」 is typically used for 'good afternoon' or 'hello' during the daytime, not the evening.
「はい」 (Hai) means 'yes'.
「はい」 is the Japanese word for 'yes'.
「さようなら」 (Sayounara) is a common way to say goodbye to a friend you see every day.
「さようなら」 often implies a longer separation. More casual goodbyes like 「じゃあね」 (Jaane) are used with friends you see regularly.
Write a short sentence using 'さようなら' (sayonara).
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Sample answer
さようなら、また明日。(Sayonara, see you tomorrow.)
Write your name in Japanese using Hiragana. (e.g., ジョン)
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Sample answer
私の名前はアリスです。(Watashi no namae wa Arisu desu. My name is Alice.)
Write a simple greeting for the morning in Japanese.
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Sample answer
おはようございます。(Ohayou gozaimasu. Good morning.)
「これ」は何を指していますか？ (Kore wa nani o sashite imasu ka? What does "kore" refer to?)
Read this passage:
これはペンです。それは本です。あれはかばんです。
「これ」は何を指していますか？ (Kore wa nani o sashite imasu ka? What does "kore" refer to?)
「これ」は「ペン」を指しています。 (Kore wa 'pen' o sashite imasu. 'Kore' refers to 'pen'.)
「これ」は「ペン」を指しています。 (Kore wa 'pen' o sashite imasu. 'Kore' refers to 'pen'.)
文の中で「彼」は何をしていますか？ (Bun no naka de 'kare' wa nani o shite imasu ka? In the sentence, what is 'he' doing?)
Read this passage:
私は学生です。彼は先生です。
文の中で「彼」は何をしていますか？ (Bun no naka de 'kare' wa nani o shite imasu ka? In the sentence, what is 'he' doing?)
文によると、「彼」は先生です。 (Bun ni yoru to, 'kare' wa sensei desu. According to the sentence, 'he' is a teacher.)
文によると、「彼」は先生です。 (Bun ni yoru to, 'kare' wa sensei desu. According to the sentence, 'he' is a teacher.)
この写真には何人がいますか？ (Kono shashin ni wa nan nin ga imasu ka? How many people are in this photo?)
Read this passage:
これは私の家族の写真です。父と母と私です。
この写真には何人がいますか？ (Kono shashin ni wa nan nin ga imasu ka? How many people are in this photo?)
父、母、私の三人です。 (Chichi, haha, watashi no san nin desu. It's father, mother, and me, three people.)
父、母、私の三人です。 (Chichi, haha, watashi no san nin desu. It's father, mother, and me, three people.)
He is listless today.
I feel apathetic.
Why are you lethargic?
Read this aloud:
無気力な一日だった。
Focus: むきりょくな いちにち だった
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Read this aloud:
無気力は良くない。
Focus: むきりょく は よくない
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Read this aloud:
無気力な気分です。
Focus: むきりょく な きぶん です
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What is concerning about him recently?
What state did he fall into after the incident?
What does apathy hinder?
Read this aloud:
無気力を克服するにはどうすればいいですか？
Focus: mu-ki-ryo-ku o ko-ku-fu-ku suru ni wa dou sure ba ii desu ka?
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Read this aloud:
彼は仕事に対して無気力に見える。
Focus: ka-re wa shi-go-to ni tai-shi-te mu-ki-ryo-ku ni mi-e-ru.
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Read this aloud:
この無気力感はいつまで続くのだろう。
Focus: ko-no mu-ki-ryo-ku-kan wa i-tsu ma-de tsu-zu-ku no da-rou.
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예시
長期間のストレスで無気力な状態に陥ってしまった。
관련 콘텐츠
emotions 관련 단어
ぼんやり
B1Vaguely; absentmindedly; dimly.
夢中
B1Absorption; engrossment; infatuation.
受け止める
B1To accept; to take; to grasp.
達成感
B1Sense of accomplishment.
ひしひしと
B1Acutely; keenly; strongly (feeling something).
適応する
B1To adapt; to adjust.
健気な
B2Brave, admirable, or plucky (especially of a weaker person).
感心な
B1Admirable; deserving admiration.
感心
B1Admiration, impression, or being impressed.
感心する
B1To be impressed; to admire.
