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State & Condition

くたくた

kuta-kuta

Worn out, limp, exhausted

Describes being utterly exhausted or something that has gone limp from overuse or overcooking. Has a softer feel than heto-heto.

💡After overtime work — 'I'm kuta-kuta from working late every night.'

Example

残業続きでくたくたに疲れた。

I'm kuta-kuta tired from all the overtime.

Quiz yourself

She was ___ after taking care of the kids all day.

一日中子供の世話をして○○になった。

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