N2
やせこける (yasekokeru)
痩せこける
to become very thin, to become emaciated, to be gaunt
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To become extremely thin, often to an unhealthy degree, due to illness, hardship, lack of food, or stress. It implies a noticeable and often skeletal appearance. 病気や苦労、食事不足などにより、極度に痩せて骨ばった状態になることを指す。健康的な痩せ方ではない、というニュアンスがある。
📝 Example Sentences
病気で彼はすっかり痩せこけてしまった。
He became completely emaciated due to his illness.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "痩せこける"!
長年の厳しい生活で、彼女の体はすっかり_______ていた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「痩せこける」は、病気や苦労などで極度に痩せ細る様子を表します。
English: Yasekokeru (痩せこける) describes becoming extremely thin due to illness or hardship.
English: Yasekokeru (痩せこける) describes becoming extremely thin due to illness or hardship.
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