VocabJLPT N1
exhaustion
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. exhaustion
  2. 2. fatigue
  3. 3. impoverishment
A noun and verb (する) meaning exhaustion or depletion, often used to describe a person, organization, or economy that has been worn down and weakened over time. It suggests a deeper, more serious level of fatigue or deterioration than simple tiredness.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He laughed and said, "The endless loop of meetings has completely worn me out."

Sentence 2

"Another price hike? This is killing our budget," my mom said.

Sentence 3

If you stress that much about everyone else, you're going to burn yourself out!

Sentence 4

He told a friend, "All that pressure to meet expectations just wore me out."

Sentence 5

Just looking at that pile of papers on the desk is enough to wear you out.