(てつやあ)

てつやあけ
noun
the morning after an all-nighter
time-general
1. the morning after an all-nighter; post-all-nighter state
The period immediately following a night spent without sleep, typically the next morning or day. Implies tiredness and exhaustion from staying up all night, whether for work, study, or other reasons.
徹夜明(てつやあ)(あたま)ぼんやりする
My head is foggy after pulling an all-nighter.
I had to attend the meeting without having slept at all.
Driving after an all-nighter is dangerous, so you should at least take a short nap.

Usage

徹夜明(てつやあ)け is a compound of 徹夜(てつや) (all-nighter) and () (the period after). It is used as a noun, often followed by で to indicate doing something in the post-all-nighter state. Common among students and workers.

Common patterns

  • 徹夜明(てつやあ) + verb (to do something after an all-nighter)
  • 徹夜明(てつやあ)まま (still in the all-nighter aftermath)
  • 徹夜明(てつやあ)(からだ) (a body exhausted from an all-nighter)

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