単調(たんちょう)

たんちょう
na-adjective, noun
monotonous, humdrum
1. monotonous, humdrum, tedious
Lacking in variety or change, resulting in boredom. Describes repetitive situations, routines, or sounds that feel dull due to their uniformity.
毎日(まいにち)単調(たんちょう)な生活(せいかつ)を送(おく)っている。
I live a monotonous life every day.
単調(たんちょう)な作業(さぎょう)が続(つづ)くと集中力(しゅうちゅうりょく)が落(お)ちる。
When monotonous work continues, concentration drops.
景色(けしき)が変(か)わらない単調(たんちょう)な道(みち)を何時間(なんじかん)も運転(うんてん)するのは辛(つら)い。
Driving for hours on a monotonous road where the scenery doesn't change is tough.

Used as a na-adjective (単調(たんちょう)な～) to describe things that lack variety. Generally carries a negative connotation of boredom and tedium.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 単調(たんちょう)な生活(せいかつ) — monotonous life
  • 単調(たんちょう)な作業(さぎょう) — monotonous work
  • 単調(たんちょう)な毎日(まいにち) — humdrum days
  • 単調(たんちょう)なリズム — monotonous rhythm
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