N1
しょうすい (shōsui)
憔悴
emaciation, wasted away, worn out, haggard (from worry, illness, or fatigue)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
心配、疲労、病気などによって、肉体的にも精神的にも疲れ果て、やつれ衰える様子を表します。顔色が悪く、痩せ細った状態を指すことが多いです。/ Describes a state of extreme physical and mental exhaustion, often leading to a gaunt appearance, due to worry, fatigue, or illness. Often refers to a pale and emaciated condition.
📝 Example Sentences
長時間の看病で、彼女はすっかり憔悴しきっていた。
She was completely worn out and haggard from the long hours of nursing.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "憔悴"!
彼は過労で顔色が悪く、すっかり_______していた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「過労」によって「顔色が悪く、すっかりやつれる」状態を最もよく表すのが「憔悴」です。
English: 'Shōsui' best describes the state of being 'pale and completely worn out' due to 'overwork'.
English: 'Shōsui' best describes the state of being 'pale and completely worn out' due to 'overwork'.
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