怠い（だるい）
JLPT N3 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 2
Meaning: lethargic
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 怠くて | だるくて |
| ta-form (past) | 怠かった | だるかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 怠くない | だるくない |
Example sentences
- かぜぎみで体が怠い。 — I feel like I'm catching a cold, and my body feels sluggish.
- 暑くて何をするのも怠い。 — It's so hot that I feel too listless to do anything.
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