けだるい
けだるい
i-adjective
languid; listless; sluggish
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | けだるい | けだるくない |
| Past | けだるかった | けだるくなかった |
| て form | けだるくて | けだるくなくて |
| Adverbial | けだるく | — |
| Conditional ば | けだるければ | けだるくなければ |
| Conditional たら | けだるかったら | けだるくなかったら |
1.
languid; listless; sluggish; weary
A feeling of pleasant weariness or lazy heaviness. Can describe a relaxed, dreamy state or physical tiredness.
Writing
Can be written as 気怠い. The kanji 怠い means "lazy" or "sluggish."
Forms
- けだるく (adverb) - languidly
- けだるさ (noun) - languor, listlessness
Usage
けだるい can have either positive or negative connotations depending on context. It can describe:
- A pleasant, relaxed weariness (positive) - lazy summer days, dreamy music
- Physical tiredness or lack of energy (neutral/negative)
Often used in artistic or atmospheric descriptions to evoke a dreamy, lazy quality. Popular in describing music, weather, or moods.
Common collocations
- けだるい午後 (languid afternoon)
- けだるい雰囲気 (languid atmosphere)
- けだるい声 (languid voice)
- 体がけだるい (body feels sluggish)