Meaning

Primary

Sluggish

Alternatives

Feel Heavy, Languid, Dull

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of lazy? It's sluggish and dull.

Reading

だるい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this word is an exception. Here's a mnemonic to help you remember it:

If you're feeling sluggish just turn on Darude's (だる) "Sandstorm" and it will perk you right up. But a world where people don't know Darude's "Sandstorm" is full of sluggish, dull nerds.

Context

Context Sentences

インフルエンザによる高熱で、体が怠いんです。

My body feels heavy because of my high fever from influenza.

Kanji Composition