A1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Expressing feeling tired.
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Cultural Background
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.
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State vs Action
Always use the 'te-iru' form for states of being.
Meaning
Expressing feeling tired.
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State vs Action
Always use the 'te-iru' form for states of being.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: {今日|きょう}はとても____。
____
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {疲れています|つかれています}
Use the polite state form for general statements.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence: {今日|きょう}はとても____。
Fill Blank
A1
____
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {疲れています|つかれています}
Use the polite state form for general statements.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, 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'.
Related Phrases
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{眠|ねむ}い
similarSleepy
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{お|お}{疲|つか}れ{様|さま}です
specialized formHello/Goodbye/Thank you
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