Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Tired; Fatigue

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person who is physically exhausted and tired. They are sitting down and holding their body in a slouched position with a sigh of fatigue.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '疲' is a moderate-level character that appears in the N3 JLPT exam. It is important to understand its meaning, readings, and associated vocabulary to perform well in the exam.

Example Sentences

• 最近、仕事で疲れています。

  I've been tired from work lately.

  さいきん、しごとでつかれています。

  saikin, shigoto de tsukareteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 疲れた体を休めるために、早く寝ることが大切です。

  It's important to go to bed early in order to rest a tired body.

  つかれたからだをやすめるために、はやくねることがたいせつです。

  tsukareta karada o yasumeru tame ni, hayaku neru koto ga taisetsu desu.

  Pronunciation

• 体力がなくて、疲れやすいです。

  I don't have much physical strength, so I get tired easily.

  たいりょくがなくて、つかれやすいです。

  tairyoku ga nakute, tsukareyasui desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '疲' frequently appears in N3 level JLPT exams, mainly in reading comprehension and vocabulary sections.
• It is important to understand the concept of fatigue and be able to recognize related words and expressions.
• Practice writing the kanji and familiarize yourself with its stroke order to improve reading comprehension during the exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '疲' is not commonly used in personal names or surnames. It is more commonly used in words related to fatigue or exhaustion.