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倦怠

けんたい

N1weariness · lethargy

Examples

単調な生活に倦怠を覚え、環境を変えることにした。

長い作業の後、全身に強い倦怠感が残った。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 倦怠 (けんたい) can mean boredom-induced weariness or bodily lethargy. The examples use the noun and compound 倦怠感.
  • Basic usage: Monotonous life produces ennui and a change of environment; long work leaves severe bodily lethargy.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Weariness with a lifestyle and physical lethargy remaining
    • 倦怠を覚える is psychological tedium; 倦怠感が残る is a felt bodily state. Distinguish their causes and sensory scope.

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