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疲
Tired, Fatigue
つか-れる (tsuka-reru), つか-らす (tsuka-rasu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
One of the most useful expressions in Japanese workplaces is お疲れ様です ('Thank you for your hard work'). Although it contains 疲 ('tired'), it is actually a polite greeting and expression of appreciation.
Memory Trick
Imagine COLLAPSING onto a sofa after a long day because your BODY is completely TIRED.
Readings
Onyomi: ヒ (hi)
Kunyomi: つか-れる (tsuka-reru), つか-らす (tsuka-rasu)
Example Words
疲れる
つかれる (tsukareru)
To become tired
疲れ
つかれ (tsukare)
Fatigue
疲労
ひろう (hirou)
Exhaustion
お疲れ様
おつかれさま (otsukaresama)
Good work!
Example Sentence
今日は とても 疲れました。
きょうは とても つかれました。
kyou wa totemo tsukaremashita
I'm very tired today.