だるい
だるい
i-adjective
sluggish; listless; tedious
1.
sluggish; listless; lethargic
Feeling heavy and lacking energy in the body.
風邪を引いて体がだるい。
I have a cold and feel sluggish.
今日はなんかだるいな。
I feel kind of listless today.
2.
tedious; tiresome; bothersome
Feeling that something is troublesome or annoying (casual/slang).
宿題だるい。
Homework is such a drag.
Casual/slang usage
だるい is an i-adjective with both physical and emotional meanings.
PHYSICAL MEANING:
- 体がだるい: body feels heavy/sluggish
- Often used when sick or fatigued
- 倦怠感: lethargy (formal term)
CASUAL/SLANG MEANING:
- Similar to "tedious" or "can't be bothered"
- Common among younger speakers
- だるいなー: "what a drag"
CONJUGATION:
- だるい → だるくない → だるかった → だるくなかった