JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
疲 — exhausted
- Reading
- ヒ・つか.れる・\~づか.れ・つか.らす
- Meaning
- exhausted; tire; weary
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
疲 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヒ・つか.れる・\~づか.れ・つか.らす and it means exhausted; tire; weary. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
疲 appears in everyday japanese words such as 疲労 (fatigue), 疲れ (tiredness) and 疲れる (to get tired).
Japanese words containing 疲
Frequently asked questions
What does 疲 mean in Japanese?
疲 means exhausted; tire; weary in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 疲 read?
疲 is read ヒ・つか.れる・\~づか.れ・つか.らす. Reading it inside real words — 疲労 and 疲れ and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 疲 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 疲 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 疲 in a word?
A common word containing 疲 is 疲労 (ひろう) — "fatigue". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 疲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 疲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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