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へなへな

hena-hena

Going weak in the knees, losing strength

Describes losing all physical strength — knees buckling, body going limp. Often from shock, relief, or sudden exhaustion.

💡After hearing shocking news — 'My legs went hena-hena and I had to sit down.'

Example

驚きで膝がへなへなになった。

My knees went hena-hena weak from surprise.

Quiz yourself

After running the marathon, my legs went ___ and I collapsed.

マラソンを走ったあと、足が○○になって倒れた。

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