How to Say ‘I'm tired’ in Japanese
疲れたよなんて
つかれたよなんて
💬 Usage Tip: Adding [よ] (yo) at the end adds emphasis or assertiveness to the statement.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
疲れつかれ
[tsukare]
tired
Exhaustion from activity or stress.
疲れがとれない
Fatigue doesn't go away.
たた
[ta]
past tense marker
Indicates past action or state.
食べた
I ate.
よよ
[yo]
particle for emphasis
Adds emphasis or softness to a sentence.
疲れたよ、本当に
I'm tired, really.
なんてなんて
[nante]
such as
Used in lists, or to provide an example.
こんなに疲れたよなんて
To think I would be this tired...
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