1.
feeling of exhaustion; lethargy; sense of weakness; listlessness
A physical sensation of having no energy or strength, often experienced during illness, after intense exertion, or from emotional drain.
脱力感がひどい。
The feeling of exhaustion is terrible.
風邪を引いて、全身に脱力感がある。
I have a cold and feel weak all over.
マラソンを走った後、しばらく脱力感で動けなかった。
After running the marathon, I couldn't move for a while due to exhaustion.
USAGE:
Often used in medical contexts to describe a symptom of illness. Also used to describe post-exertion fatigue or emotional exhaustion. Common in medical questionnaires and doctor-patient conversations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 脱力感がある (to have a feeling of weakness)
- 脱力感に襲われる (to be hit by exhaustion)
- 全身の脱力感 (whole-body weakness)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 倦怠感: feeling of fatigue, malaise — similar medical term, slightly more formal
- 疲労感: feeling of tiredness — more general fatigue without the "loss of strength" nuance