How to Say ‘I’m Exhausted’ in Japanese: Expressing Extreme Fatigue

To express that you’re exhausted in Japanese and convey extreme fatigue, you can use the phrase 「疲れました」(tsukaremashita), which means “I’m exhausted.” Additionally, here are some other ways to communicate your feelings of extreme tiredness:

1. **疲れました。** (Tsukaremashita.)

   Translation: “I’m exhausted.”

   This is a straightforward and commonly used expression to convey extreme fatigue.

2. **体力が尽きました。** (Tairyoku ga tsukimashita.)

   Translation: “My physical strength is depleted.”

   This phrase indicates that you’ve run out of energy.

3. **ばてました。** (Batemashita.)

   Translation: “I’m wiped out.”

   This is a colloquial expression used to convey being extremely tired.

4. **もう限界です。** (Mou genkai desu.)

   Translation: “I’ve reached my limit.”

   This phrase expresses that you can’t handle any more due to exhaustion.

5. **精一杯頑張ってきました。** (Seiippai ganbatte kimashita.)

   Translation: “I’ve been giving it my all.”

   This expression conveys that you’ve been working hard and are now worn out.

6. **全力を尽くしました。** (Zenryoku o tsukushimashita.)

   Translation: “I’ve given it my full effort.”

   This phrase communicates that you’ve exerted all your energy.

7. **睡眠不足で倒れそうです。** (Suimin fusoku de taore sou desu.)

   Translation: “I’m so sleep-deprived that I feel like collapsing.”

   This expression indicates that lack of sleep has led to extreme tiredness.

8. **体が重たくて歩けません。** (Karada ga omotakute arukemasen.)

   Translation: “My body is so heavy that I can’t walk.”

   This phrase describes the physical sensation of extreme fatigue.

Remember to adjust the level of formality and politeness based on your relationship with the person you’re addressing. These phrases will help you effectively convey your extreme exhaustion and fatigue in Japanese.

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