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η²
Tired, Fatigue
γ€γ-γγ (tsuka-reru), γ€γ-γγ (tsuka-rasu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
One of the most useful expressions in Japanese workplaces is γη²γζ§γ§γ ('Thank you for your hard work'). Although it contains η² ('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: γ (hi)
Kunyomi: γ€γ-γγ (tsuka-reru), γ€γ-γγ (tsuka-rasu)
Example Words
η²γγ
γ€γγγ (tsukareru)
To become tired
η²γ
γ€γγ (tsukare)
Fatigue
η²ε΄
γ²γγ (hirou)
Exhaustion
γη²γζ§
γγ€γγγγΎ (otsukaresama)
Good work!
Example Sentence
δ»ζ₯γ― γ¨γ¦γ η²γγΎγγγ
γγγγ― γ¨γ¦γ γ€γγγΎγγγ
kyou wa totemo tsukaremashita
I'm very tired today.