Japanese symbol for “tired”
しんどい
しんどい
Romaji: shindoi
tired; frazzled
In Japanese, tired is しんどい (shindoi).
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Meanings
- adj-i tired; frazzled
- adj-i tiresome; tiring; draining; bothersome; worrisome
Other Japanese words for “tired”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 強い | こわい kowai | tired; worn out |
| 腕弛い | かいだるい kaidarui | tired; weary |
See also: Chinese symbol for “tired”.
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