怠い
だるい
darui
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 83 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
怠い (だるい (darui)) means "Sluggish". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Sluggish
Also : Dull · Languid · Listless · Bothersome
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Example Sentences
朝起きてすぐは体が怠い感じがする。
あさおきてすぐはからだがだるいかんじがする。
Right after waking up in the morning, your body feels sluggish.
雨の日は気分が怠くて、何もしたくなくなる。
あめのひはきぶんがだるくて、なにもしたくなくなる。
On rainy days, I feel sluggish and don't want to do anything.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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