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疲

On'yomi
ヒ
HI
Kun'yomi
つか.れる・-づか.れ・つか.らす
tsukareru / zukare / tsukarasu

exhausted · tire · weary

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1263
Radical疒sickness(5)

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Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of illness and skin. Skin illness.

Symbolism

Fatigue, tired, exhaustion. Represents tiredness.

Component Breakdown

疲=
疒皮

疒 + skin

Words & Expressions

Words written with 疲

疲労ひろうfatigue
疲れつかれtiredness
疲弊ひへいimpoverishment
疲れるつかれるget tired
お疲れ様おつかれさまgood work
疲れ果てるつかれはてるbe exhausted

Four-Character Compounds

疲労困憊

ひろうこんぱい

total exhaustion

Proverbs & Idioms

疲れ知らず

つかれしらず

Know no fatigue

Show no signs of tiredness

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 疲 mean in Japanese?

疲 means exhausted, tire, weary.

How do you read 疲?

On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: つか.れる、-づか.れ、つか.らす (tsukareru, zukare, tsukarasu).

How many strokes does 疲 have?

疲 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 疒 (sickness).

Is 疲 a good kanji for a tattoo?

疲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means exhausted, tire, weary. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.