N2
けんたい (kentai)
倦怠
weariness, languor, ennui, tedium
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A formal and somewhat literary term for extreme physical or mental weariness, often associated with a lack of interest or stimulation, leading to boredom or languor. It's often used for a deep sense of fatigue rather than simple tiredness.
📝 Example Sentences
仕事の単調さから倦怠を感じる。
I feel weariness from the monotony of the job.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "倦怠"!
この映画はストーリーが単調で、途中で_______を感じてしまった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 単調なものからくる退屈や疲労感を「倦怠」と言います。
English: Boredom or fatigue from monotony is called 'kentai'.
English: Boredom or fatigue from monotony is called 'kentai'.
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