Japanese symbol for “listless”
かったるい
かったるい
Romaji: kattarui
listless; languid; sluggish
In Japanese, listless is かったるい (kattarui).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-i listless; languid; sluggish
- adj-i irritating; exasperating; tiresome
Other Japanese words for “listless”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気だるい | けだるい kedarui | languid; listless |
| 惰弱 | だじゃく dajaku | apathetic; lackadaisical; indolent |
| 物憂い | ものうい monoui | languid; weary; listless |
| 怠い | だるい darui | sluggish; languid; listless |
| 気のない | きのない kinonai | indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited |
See also: Chinese symbol for “listless”.
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