疲: the kanji for tired
疲 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means tired. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
疲 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
疲 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヒ (hi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 疲労ひろう · hirō | fatigue |
つかれる (tsukareru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 疲れるつかれる · tsukareru | to get tired |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 長時間の運転で疲労がたまった。Chōjikan no unten de hirō ga tamatta.Long hours of driving caused fatigue to build up.
- 今日はとても疲れました。Kyō wa totemo tsukaremashita.I got very tired today.
- 仕事で疲れて早く寝た。Shigoto de tsukarete hayaku neta.I got tired from work and went to bed early.
- 休みを取って疲労を回復させた。Yasumi o totte hirō o kaifuku saseta.I took a break and recovered from fatigue.
- 運動した後、少し疲れた。Undō shita ato, sukoshi tsukareta.I got a little tired after exercising.
Questions about 疲
How many strokes does 疲 have?
疲 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 疲?
The on readings are hi (ヒ). The kun readings are tsukareru (つかれる).
What JLPT level is 疲?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 疲
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.