Tokyo Japanese meaning
だるい (darui)
Physically sluggish, mentally drained, or too bothersome to deal with.
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Meaning
Darui can describe bodily heaviness or fatigue, and in casual speech it can also mean that a task, situation, or person feels tiresome or annoying.
Pronunciation and grammar
/da.ɾɯ.i/ · adjective
Casual; direct and potentially rude when aimed at a person.
How it is used
Speakers use it for low energy, reluctance, or frustration, often in brief reactions.
Examples
Japanese: 今日は体がだるい。
English: My body feels sluggish today.
Japanese: その作業、だるいな。
English: That task is such a hassle.
Important context
The physical-health sense and the dismissive slang sense should not be confused.
Source and further readingGoo Dictionary: だるい