When you're feeling completely drained, both physically and mentally, the Japanese adverb くたくた (kutakuta) is the perfect word to describe your state. It conveys a strong sense of exhaustion, similar to feeling "dead tired" or "worn out."
You might use it after a long day of work, intense exercise, or even after a lot of studying. It's a very common and practical word that native speakers use frequently to express extreme tiredness.
Remember, it implies a level of fatigue that goes beyond just being a little tired; it suggests you're at your limit. Mastering words like くたくた will significantly improve your ability to express feelings and conditions naturally in Japanese.
When you're completely drained of energy, both physically and mentally, the Japanese adverb くたくた (kutakuta) is the perfect word to describe how you feel.
Imagine you've just finished a marathon or pulled an all-nighter studying for an exam—that feeling of being utterly spent. This word vividly captures that state of being totally worn out, almost to the point of collapse.
It's often used informally among friends or family to express extreme fatigue after a long day or a particularly demanding task. So, if you hear someone say, 「もうくたくただよ！」 (Mou kutakuta da yo!), they are definitely not just a little tired!
The Japanese word くたくた (kutakuta) is an adverb that vividly describes a state of extreme exhaustion. Think of it as being completely worn out, dead tired, or utterly spent. It's an onomatopoeic word, meaning its sound mimics the feeling it describes – a kind of limp, floppy tiredness.
Japanese Word
くたくた (kutakuta)
Meaning
Exhausted; worn out; dead tired.
Part of Speech
Adverb
CEFR Level
B1
§ When to use くたくた
You use くたくた when you want to emphasize a feeling of utter fatigue. It’s stronger than just 疲れた (tsukareta, tired) and conveys a sense of physical or mental depletion to the point of being unable to do much more. It's often used when you've pushed yourself to your limits, whether it's from physical labor, intense studying, or a long, stressful day.
It can describe:
Physical exhaustion: After a long hike, a tough workout, or working all day.
Mental exhaustion: After intense study, a difficult exam, or prolonged stress.
Objects becoming worn out: Sometimes, it can even refer to inanimate objects that are 'worn out' or 'flimsy' from overuse, although this is less common than its use for people.
Imagine coming home after a marathon day. You've been on your feet for hours, your brain is fried from back-to-back meetings, and all you want to do is collapse on the sofa. That feeling? That's くたくた.
§ Examples of くたくた in action
一日中歩き回って、もうくたくただ。
Translation Hint
I walked around all day and I'm already exhausted.
テスト勉強で頭がくたくたになった。
Translation Hint
My head became worn out from studying for the test.
毎日残業続きで、体も心もくたくたです。
Translation Hint
With daily overtime, both my body and mind are dead tired.
§ How to use くたくた in sentences
As an adverb, くたくた typically comes before a verb or is used with です/だ (desu/da) to describe a state. You'll often see it paired with verbs like になる (ni naru, to become), or just stating the condition.
Common patterns:
くたくたになる: To become utterly exhausted. This is a very common and natural way to express it.
くたくただ: (Informal) I'm dead tired.
くたくたです: (Formal) I'm dead tired.
It's a useful word to add to your vocabulary when you want to express a stronger sense of fatigue than just a simple 'tired.' It's relatable and conveys a clear picture of your condition.
How Formal Is It?
Formal
"長時間労働で彼は疲労困憊していた。(He was exhausted from long hours of work.)"
Neutro
"マラソンを終えて、選手たちはぐったりしていた。(After finishing the marathon, the athletes were worn out.)"
Informal
"今日は一日中動き回って、もうくたくただよ。(I've been moving all day today, and I'm already dead tired.)"
Child friendly
"公園で遊びすぎて、もうへろへろだね。(You played too much at the park, so you're all worn out, aren't you?)"
Gíria
"暑すぎて、もうバテてきた。(It's too hot, I'm starting to get worn out.)"
Gramática essencial
Can be used with です/ます to form a polite sentence.
くたくたです。 (I am exhausted.)
Can be used with だ/である to form a plain sentence.
くたくただ。 (I'm exhausted.)
Often followed by になる or する to indicate becoming or making someone/something exhausted.
仕事でくたくたになった。 (I became exhausted from work.)
Can modify a noun to describe its state, though less common than modifying verbs or being used independently.
くたくたの体で働いた。 (I worked with an exhausted body.)
Can be used colloquially to express something is worn out or tattered, not just for people.
この本はくたくたになっている。 (This book is worn out.)
Exemplos por nível
1
今日はたくさん歩いたから、もうくたくただ。
Today I walked a lot, so I am already exhausted.
2
仕事の後、いつもくたくたになる。
After work, I always get worn out.
3
彼はマラソンの後、くたくただった。
He was dead tired after the marathon.
4
一日中勉強して、頭がくたくたになった。
I studied all day and my head felt exhausted.
5
この古いタオルはもうくたくただ。
This old towel is already worn out.
6
子供たちは公園で遊んでくたくたになった。
The children played in the park and got exhausted.
7
長い会議のせいで、みんながくたくたに見えた。
Because of the long meeting, everyone looked worn out.
8
くたくたになるまで働いた。
I worked until I was dead tired.
1
毎日仕事でくたくたになっている。
Every day, I'm exhausted from work.
2
長いフライトの後、彼はくたくただった。
After the long flight, he was dead tired.
3
子供たちは公園で遊んでくたくたになった。
The children got worn out playing in the park.
4
プレゼンの準備でくたくたになった。
I got exhausted preparing for the presentation.
5
マラソンの後、足がくたくただ。
After the marathon, my legs are dead tired.
6
一日中歩き回ってくたくただよ。
I'm exhausted from walking around all day.
7
彼は試験勉強でくたくたに見えた。
He looked worn out from studying for exams.
8
この古いタオルは洗濯しすぎてくたくたになっている。
This old towel is worn out from being washed too much.
1
一日中働いて、もうくたくただよ。
After working all day, I'm completely exhausted.
Verb て-form + から/て: indicates cause or reason. 「くたくただ」 is a な-adjective, here used with the copula 「だ」.
2
運動した後、体がくたくたになった。
My body became completely worn out after exercising.
に なる: to become. Used to show a change of state.
3
宿題が多すぎて、頭がくたくただ。
There was too much homework, so my brain is dead tired.
すぎる: too much (verb stem or adjective stem). 「頭がくたくただ」 refers to mental exhaustion.
4
彼はずっと旅をしていたので、くたくただった。
He had been traveling for a long time, so he was worn out.
ていた: past continuous form. 「くたくただった」 is the past tense of 「くたくただ」.
5
マラソンを完走して、足がくたくたになった。
After finishing the marathon, my legs were completely exhausted.
て-form + から/て: indicates cause or reason. 「足がくたくたになった」 means his legs became tired.
6
暑い中を歩き回って、もうくたくたで何もできない。
After walking around in the heat, I'm so exhausted I can't do anything.
て-form + から/て: indicates cause or reason. 「何もできない」: can't do anything.
7
会議が長すぎて、みんなの顔がくたくたに見えた。
The meeting was too long, and everyone's faces looked worn out.
に 見える: to appear, to look (like something). 「くたくたに見える」 means they looked exhausted.
8
このプロジェクトを終える頃には、私はくたくたでしょう。
By the time I finish this project, I will probably be exhausted.
頃に: by the time of. でしょう: expresses probability or conjecture.
1
一日中働いて、もうくたくただよ。
After working all day, I'm already exhausted.
Describes the speaker's state of being exhausted.
2
マラソンを完走した後、彼はくたくただった。
After finishing the marathon, he was worn out.
Describes someone's state of exhaustion after an event.
3
子供と公園で遊んだらくたくたになった。
After playing with the kids at the park, I got dead tired.
Indicates becoming exhausted as a result of an action.
4
試験勉強で頭がくたくただ。
My head is exhausted from studying for exams.
Can be used to describe mental exhaustion as well.
5
彼女は介護の仕事で毎日くたくたになる。
She gets worn out every day from her caregiving job.
Describes a recurring state of exhaustion.
6
古い本はページがくたくたになっている。
The pages of the old book are worn out.
Can also be used for objects that are physically worn out.
7
あのプロジェクトのせいで、チームはくたくただった。
Because of that project, the team was exhausted.
Describes a group's collective exhaustion.
8
徹夜明けで、私はもうくたくたで何も考えられない。
After staying up all night, I'm already dead tired and can't think of anything.
Emphasizes the inability to function due to extreme tiredness.
1
毎日残業続きで、体力がくたくたになってしまった。
I've been working overtime every day, and my physical strength is completely exhausted.
2
長時間歩き続けたので、足がくたくたになって座り込んでしまった。
I kept walking for a long time, so my legs became completely worn out and I sat down.
3
試験勉強で徹夜続き、頭がくたくたで何も考えられない。
I've been pulling all-nighters studying for exams, and my head is so exhausted I can't think of anything.
4
暑い中での肉体労働は、本当に体をくたくたにする。
Physical labor in the heat really makes your body utterly exhausted.
5
子どもたちと一日中遊んで、私はもうくたくただよ。
After playing with the kids all day, I'm completely worn out.
6
プレゼンの準備で一週間寝不足だったので、本番はくたくただった。
I had a week of sleep deprivation preparing for the presentation, so I was dead tired during the actual event.
7
徹夜でゲームをして、翌日にはくたくたで仕事にならなかった。
I played games all night and the next day I was so exhausted I couldn't work.
8
引っ越し作業で全身くたくたになったが、ようやく落ち着いた。
My whole body was worn out from the moving work, but I finally settled down.
Frequentemente confundido com
くたくたvs疲れた (tsukareta)
This is the general verb for 'to be tired'. くたくた is a stronger, more descriptive way to say you are utterly exhausted, much more than just 疲れた.
くたくたvs疲労 (hirou)
This is a noun meaning 'fatigue' or 'exhaustion', often used in more formal contexts or as a medical term. くたくた is an informal, evocative adverb describing the state of being exhausted.
くたくたvs疲れ切った (tsukarekitta)
This means 'completely exhausted'. It's very similar to くたくた in meaning, but 疲れ切った is a verb phrase while くたくた is an adverb that adds vividness to the exhaustion.
Expressões idiomáticas
"くたくたになる"
to become exhausted; to be worn out
一日中働いて、くたくたになった。
neutral
"体がくたくた"
body is exhausted
最近、毎日残業で体がくたくただ。
neutral
"くたくたに疲れる"
to be utterly exhausted
マラソンを終えて、くたくたに疲れた。
neutral
"もうくたくた"
already dead tired
引っ越しの手伝いで、もうくたくた。
informal
"くたくたで動けない"
too exhausted to move
徹夜明けで、くたくたで動けない。
neutral
"くたくたの状態で"
in an exhausted state
くたくたの状態で家に帰った。
neutral
"くたくたに煮込む"
to boil until very soft (food)
大根をくたくたに煮込むと美味しい。
neutral
"心も体もくたくた"
mentally and physically exhausted
ストレスで心も体もくたくただ。
neutral
"くたくたになるまで働く"
to work until completely exhausted
締め切りが近づいて、くたくたになるまで働いた。
neutral
"くたくただけど満足"
exhausted but satisfied
一日中遊んで、くたくただけど満足だ。
neutral
Fácil de confundir
くたくたvsへとへと (hetoheto)
Like くたくた, it means exhausted. Both express a state of being very tired.
へとへと often implies physical exhaustion from hard work or effort, sometimes with a feeling of being completely drained. くたくた can be physical or mental, and sometimes has a nuance of being 'worn out' in a broader sense.
一日中働いて、へとへとになった。
(I worked all day and became completely exhausted.)
くたくたvsぐったり (guttari)
Also describes being worn out or fatigued.
ぐったり suggests a limp, lifeless, or completely depleted state, often implying a lack of energy or power to move. くたくた is more generally about being very tired, but not necessarily to the point of being unable to move.
熱があって、体がぐったりしている。
(I have a fever, and my body feels limp/exhausted.)
くたくたvsよれよれ (yoreyore)
Can describe something worn out, which might make you think of the 'worn out' aspect of くたくた.
よれよれ primarily refers to objects, like clothes or paper, that are rumpled, worn, or tattered. While くたくた can describe objects, its main use is for people being exhausted. For people, よれよれ might mean looking dishevelled due to fatigue.
このシャツはもうよれよれだ。
(This shirt is already worn out/tattered.)
くたくたvsボロボロ (boroboro)
Also means worn out or tattered.
ボロボロ is typically used for things that are completely worn out, falling apart, or in a very dilapidated state, like an old book or a broken-down car. While くたくた can apply to objects, ボロボロ suggests a more severe state of disrepair. When applied to people, ボロボロ means utterly exhausted or in a terrible state physically/mentally.
古い本がボロボロになった。
(The old book became tattered/worn out.)
くたくたvsだるい (darui)
Refers to feeling sluggish or weary, a type of tiredness.
だるい describes a feeling of languor, sluggishness, or a heavy, weary feeling in the body, often associated with a cold or general malaise. くたくた means thoroughly exhausted, usually from effort or lack of rest, implying a more intense state of tiredness than だるい.
体がだるくて、何もしたくない。
(My body feels heavy/sluggish, and I don't want to do anything.)
Padrões de frases
A2
Noun/Verb-て form + くたくたです
今日はテニスをして、もうくたくたです。 (Today I played tennis, and I'm already exhausted.)
B1
Noun/Verb-て form + てくたくたになる
試験勉強でくたくたになった。 (I became exhausted from studying for the exam.)
B1
Noun/Verb-て form + くたくたに疲れる
一日中、動き回ってくたくたに疲れた。 (I moved around all day and got dead tired.)
B1
くたくたの + Noun
くたくたのTシャツを捨てた。 (I threw away the worn-out T-shirt.)
Família de palavras
Substantivos
疲れ (つかれ)fatigue, tiredness
疲労 (ひろう)fatigue, exhaustion
Verbos
疲れる (つかれる)to get tired, to become fatigued
くたびれるto get tired, to get worn out
Como usar
When you’re completely worn out, either physically or mentally, you can say you’re くたくた (kutakuta). Imagine being so tired you feel like a crumpled piece of paper—that's くたくた. It’s an adverb, so it often modifies verbs like なる (naru, to become) or です (desu, to be).
Examples: 仕事のあと、毎日くたくたになります。 Shigoto no ato, mainichi kutakuta ni narimasu. After work, I get exhausted every day.
たくさん歩いたから、足がくたくただ。 Takusan aruita kara, ashi ga kutakuta da. My legs are worn out because I walked a lot.
Erros comuns
A common mistake is confusing くたくた with other words that mean tired, like 疲れた (tsukareta). While 疲れた means 'tired,' くたくた implies a deeper level of exhaustion, often to the point of feeling completely spent. Think of 疲れた as 'tired' and くたくた as 'dead tired.' You wouldn't use くたくた for a slight tiredness.
Incorrect: 少し歩いただけでくたくたになった。 Slightly walked and became dead tired. Correct: 少し歩いただけなので、少し疲れた。 I only walked a little, so I'm a little tired.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Imagine a cat, named 'Kuta', who is so tired from playing all day that she just *collapses* onto the mat. 'Kuta, kuta!' you say, as she's utterly worn out.
Associação visual
Picture a crumpled piece of paper or a saggy, deflated balloon. That visual can represent being 'kutakuta' – completely limp and exhausted.
Describe a time when you were completely exhausted using 'kutakuta'. For example: 昨日は一日中働いて、くたくただった。(Kinō wa ichinichijū hataraite, kutakuta datta. - Yesterday I worked all day and was completely exhausted.)
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntas
Both mean 'tired,' but くたくた (kutakuta) is a stronger, more emphatic way to say you're completely exhausted or worn out. 疲れた (tsukareta) is a general 'tired.' Think of くたくた as 'dead tired' or 'worn out,' whereas 疲れた is just 'tired.'
Yes, absolutely! While it's very common for people, you can also use くたくた to describe things that are worn out or well-used. For example, a worn-out blanket or a used-up battery. It implies something has lost its energy or freshness.
くたくた is generally an informal expression. You'd use it with friends, family, or people you're close to. In a very formal setting, you might opt for a more formal way to express exhaustion, though it's not strictly 'rude' to use くたくた in many situations.
You can use it similar to an adjective. For example:
仕事の後にくたくたになった。 (Shigoto no ato ni kutakuta ni natta.) Hint: I became exhausted after work.
このタオルはくたくたになっている。 (Kono taoru wa kutakuta ni natte iru.) Hint: This towel is worn out.
Yes, a few! へとへと (hetoheto) is very similar and also means 'exhausted.' ぐったり (guttari) can also mean 'limp from exhaustion.' くたくた, へとへと, and ぐったり all convey a strong sense of being utterly tired.
No, くたくた is an onomatopoeic word (擬態語 - gitaigo) and is almost always written in hiragana. You won't typically see a kanji form for it. It's the sound/feeling of being utterly spent.
Yes, you can! While it often implies physical exhaustion, くたくた can definitely describe mental fatigue or being mentally drained. If you've been studying hard or had a mentally challenging day, you can say your mind is くたくた.
That's an interesting question! While くたくた implies being 'worn out' or 'soft from overuse,' it's not typically used for overcooked food. For food that's too soft or mushy from cooking, you might hear words like べちゃべちゃ (bechabacha) or どろどろ (dorodoro) depending on the context.
In daily conversation, it's very natural to say things like:
今日は一日中歩いてくたくたになった。 (Kyō wa ichinichijū aruite kutakuta ni natta.) Hint: I walked all day today and got completely worn out.
プレゼンの準備でくたくただよ。 (Purezen no junbi de kutakuta da yo.) Hint: I'm dead tired from preparing for the presentation.
Not really negative in a bad sense, but it clearly expresses a state of extreme tiredness, which is generally not a positive feeling. It's a factual description of being utterly exhausted rather than a word with inherent negative judgment.
Teste-se
96 perguntas
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A1
仕事の後で、私は___です。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
After work, I am exhausted. 'くたくた' (kuta kuta) means exhausted or worn out.
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A1
たくさん歩いたので、足が___です。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
I walked a lot, so my legs are worn out. 'くたくた' is used to describe physical exhaustion.
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A1
彼は一日中勉強して、___になりました。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
He studied all day and became exhausted. 'くたくたになる' (kuta kuta ni naru) means to become exhausted.
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A1
私は毎日運動するので、いつも___です。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
I exercise every day, so I am always exhausted. This sentence uses 'くたくた' to describe a consistent state.
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A1
試験が終わった後、みんな___でした。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
After the exam finished, everyone was exhausted. This shows 'くたくた' can describe a group's state.
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A1
週末は家で___休みました。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
I rested at home, exhausted, on the weekend. Here, 'くたくた' modifies how one rested, implying a need for rest due to exhaustion.
multiple choice
A1
Which of these means 'exhausted'?
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
くたくた specifically describes being very tired or worn out.
multiple choice
A1
After a long day of work, you are likely feeling...
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
くたくた is used to express being very tired after an activity.
multiple choice
A1
Choose the sentence that uses くたくた correctly.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: 仕事の後、くたくたです。(After work, I am exhausted.)
くたくた describes a state of being exhausted, often referring to a person.
true false
A1
くたくた means 'hungry'.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: Falso
くたくた means 'exhausted' or 'worn out', not 'hungry'. 'Hungry' is ぺこぺこ or お腹が空いた (onaka ga suita).
true false
A1
You can use くたくた to describe a feeling after a long run.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro
Yes, くたくた is perfect for describing being very tired after physical exertion like a long run.
true false
A1
くたくた is generally a positive feeling.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: Falso
No, くたくた describes a state of being extremely tired or worn out, which is usually a negative feeling.
writing
A1
You worked all day. How do you feel? Use くたくた.
Well written!Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
私はくたくたです。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa:
writing
A1
Translate: 'I am very tired.' (Use くたくた)
Well written!Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
私はくたくたです。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa:
writing
A1
Your friend asks if you are okay after a long trip. Reply that you are exhausted. Use くたくた.
Well written!Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: 私は一日中働いて、とても＿＿＿です。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
The sentence means 'I worked all day, and I am very ___.' 'くたくた' (kutakuta) means exhausted, which fits the context of working all day.
multiple choice
A2
Which of the following describes a feeling of being very tired?
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
'くたくた' (kutakuta) specifically means exhausted or worn out. 'にこにこ' means smiling, 'ぺこぺこ' means hungry, and 'ごろごろ' means lounging around or rumbling.
multiple choice
A2
After running a marathon, you would likely feel:
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
Running a marathon would make someone extremely tired, or 'くたくた' (kutakuta). 'すやすや' means sleeping soundly, 'きびきび' means briskly/energetically, and 'わいわい' describes a lively/noisy atmosphere.
true false
A2
When you are very busy and have no energy left, you might say 'くたくた' desu.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro
'くたくた' (kutakuta) is used to describe a state of being completely exhausted, which is fitting after a very busy day.
true false
A2
If you just woke up feeling refreshed, you would say 'くたくた' desu.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: Falso
'くたくた' (kutakuta) means exhausted. If you just woke up feeling refreshed, you would feel the opposite of 'くたくた'.
true false
A2
You can use 'くたくた' to describe a shirt that is old and worn out.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro
'くたくた' (kutakuta) can also mean worn out or threadbare, so it can be used to describe an old, well-used shirt.
sentence order
A2
Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: 私は毎日仕事でくたくたです。
This sentence means 'I'm exhausted from work every day.' The typical Japanese sentence structure is Subject-Time-Context-State.
sentence order
A2
Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: 彼は歩いてくたくたになりました。
This means 'He became exhausted from walking.' The particle に is used with なる (to become) to indicate the resulting state.
sentence order
A2
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Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: 今日はたくさん勉強してくたくたです。
This means 'Today, after studying a lot, I am exhausted.' The -て form of a verb can connect actions or indicate a cause/effect.
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仕事の後で、私は___だった。(After work, I was ___.)
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
「くたくた」は「疲れていて、もうこれ以上動けないような状態」を表します。
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マラソンを走った後、体はすっかり___になった。(After running a marathon, my body was completely ___.)
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
「くたくた」は激しい運動などで非常に疲れた状態を表します。
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長い出張の後、彼は___で家に着いた。(After a long business trip, he arrived home ___.)
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
「くたくた」は、仕事や旅行などで肉体的、精神的に疲弊した状態を指します。
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テスト勉強で一晩中起きていたので、朝には___だった。(I stayed up all night studying for the test, so in the morning I was ___.)
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
徹夜などで睡眠不足になり、疲れている状態も「くたくた」と表現します。
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毎日残業続きで、最近は本当に___だ。(I've been working overtime every day, so lately I'm really ___.)
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
継続的な疲労で「くたくた」になることもあります。
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一日中歩き回って、足が___になった。(I walked around all day, and my legs became ___.)
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試験が終わって、みんな本当にくたくただった。
Focus: みんな本当にくたくた (minna hontou ni kutakuta)
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B1
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こんなにくたくたになったのは久しぶりだ。
Focus: こんなにくたくた (konna ni kutakuta)
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Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: 私は今日一日中働いてくたくたです。
This sentence means, 'I worked all day today and I'm exhausted.' The adverb くたくた describes the state of being tired.
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Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: マラソンの後は足がくたくたになった。
This means, 'After the marathon, my legs were worn out.' Here, くたくた is used to describe the state of one's legs.
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Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: 彼は仕事でくたくたに疲れていた。
This sentence translates to, 'He was dead tired from work.' The particle に is often used with くたくた when describing the degree of tiredness.
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1日中歩き回って、足がもう___だ。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
The sentence describes being tired from walking all day, so 'くたくた' (exhausted) is the correct fit. 'きらきら' means sparkling, 'ふわふわ' means fluffy, and 'ぺこぺこ' means hungry.
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残業続きで、体も心も___になってしまった。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
Working overtime continuously leads to exhaustion, making 'くたくた' the appropriate word. 'わくわく' means excited, 'どきどき' meansドキドキ (heart pounding), and 'いらいら' means irritated.
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マラソンを完走した後、彼は___で座り込んだ。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
Finishing a marathon would naturally leave someone exhausted, so 'くたくた' fits best. 'さくさく' describes a crisp sound or texture, 'つるつる' means smooth, and 'ごろごろ' describes rolling around or being idle.
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試験勉強で徹夜したから、今日はもう___だ。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
Staying up all night to study for an exam would make one exhausted the next day. 'くたくた' is the right choice. 'すやすや' and 'ぐっすり' describe peaceful or deep sleep, and 'うとうと' means dozing off.
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この古いタオルは洗濯しすぎて___になっている。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
A towel that has been washed too many times would become worn out or 'くたくた'. 'ふわふわ' means fluffy, 'さらさら' means smooth and dry, and 'つるつる' means smooth.
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子供たちと公園で遊んだ後、母親は___の顔で帰ってきた。
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: くたくた
Playing with children at the park can be very tiring, so the mother would return with an exhausted, 'くたくた' face. 'にこにこ' means smiling, 'きょろきょろ' means looking around restlessly, and 'わくわく' means excited.
multiple choice
B2
Choose the sentence where 「くたくた」 is used correctly.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: 私は一日中働いてくたくたになった。
「くたくた」 expresses being extremely tired or worn out, which fits working all day. The other options use 'くたくた' incorrectly.
multiple choice
B2
Which of the following best describes someone who is 「くたくた」?
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: とても疲れている人。
「くたくた」 directly means exhausted or dead tired, so 'とても疲れている人' (a very tired person) is the best description.
multiple choice
B2
What is the most appropriate response when someone says 「もうくたくただよ」?
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: お疲れ様でした。
「お疲れ様でした」 (Good job/You must be tired) is a common and appropriate phrase to say to someone who is tired or has finished hard work.
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B2
「くたくた」 can be used to describe an object that is worn out, like an old book.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro
While primarily used for people's exhaustion, 'くたくた' can also describe objects that are soft, limp, or worn out from extensive use, like an old, tattered book or clothes.
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B2
When someone is 「くたくた」, it means they are feeling energetic and lively.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: Falso
「くたくた」 means exhausted or dead tired, which is the opposite of feeling energetic and lively.
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B2
You can use 「くたくた」 to describe food that is overcooked and very soft.
Correto!Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro
「くたくた」 can indeed describe food, like vegetables, that have been cooked until they are very soft and tender, often to the point of being mushy.
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The speaker is talking about being tired after working all day.
You spent a whole day exploring a new city on foot. Write a short journal entry about your day, emphasizing how tired you became using 「くたくた」 and what made it worthwhile.
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You had a terrible day at work, with endless meetings and unexpected problems. Write a short diary entry expressing your exhaustion using 'くたくた'. Focus on mental and emotional fatigue.
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