Entry
うんざり
unzari
A feeling of being completely fed up or tired of something repetitive or unpleasant.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This term describes a state of mental exhaustion or strong dissatisfaction caused by something happening too many times or being too intense to handle anymore. It implies that the person has reached their limit of tolerance.
- Being fed up with repetition or monotony.
- Feeling sick of an unpleasant or overwhelming situation.
Sense Map
Repetition
Feeling tired because the same thing happens over and over again.
毎日の残業にうんざりする
Dissatisfaction
Feeling disgusted or annoyed by someone's behavior or a bad situation.
彼の自慢話にうんざりした
Usage Note
How to Use
うんざりする
The basic verb form meaning 'to get fed up' with something.
うんざりしている
The continuous state of being fed up or sick of something.
うんざりした + noun
Used to describe a noun, such as a 'fed-up look' on someone's face.
うんざりと + verb
An adverbial form describing an action done with a sense of weariness.
How to Use
Common Phrases
うんざりした顔
A fed-up look; a weary face.
雨にうんざりする
To be sick of the rain.
仕事にうんざりだ
To be completely fed up with work.
話にうんざりする
To be tired of hearing the same story.
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Work | negative | Expressing deep frustration with monotonous tasks or long hours. |
| Social Situations | negative | Indicates that you have had enough of someone's complaining or boasting. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
げんなり げんなり / similar | When you feel worn out or lose your appetite/spirit due to something heavy or disappointing. | Focuses more on exhaustion or loss of energy, while unzari focuses on annoyance at repetition. | 油っこい料理にげんなりする |
飽き飽き あきあき / similar | When you are bored to death by something that has gone on for too long. | Purely about boredom from repetition, lacking the strong irritation often present in unzari. | 同じ話に飽き飽きする |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Confusing unzari with simple boredom (taikutsu).
Taikutsu means having nothing to do, while unzari means being sick of something you are actually doing or facing.
Using unzari for physical tiredness.
Use tsukareta for physical fatigue; unzari is for mental weariness or being fed up.
Examples
Examples
毎日の残業にはもううんざりだ。
まいにちのざんぎょうにはもううんざりだ。
I'm already fed up with working overtime every day.
LiteralExpressing weariness towards work routine.
彼の自慢話を聞かされて、うんざりした顔をした。
かれのじまんばなしをきかされて、うんざりしたかおをした。
I made a fed-up face after being forced to listen to his bragging.
FigurativeShowing a facial expression due to dislike.
長雨が続いて、洗濯物が乾かないことにうんざりしている。
ながあめがつづいて、せんたくものがかわかないことにうんざりしている。
I'm fed up with the continuous rain and the laundry not drying.
LiteralUsed for annoying weather situations.
何度も同じ失敗を繰り返す自分にうんざりする。
なんどもおなじしっぱいをくりかえすじぶんにうんざりする。
I'm sick of myself for repeating the same mistakes over and over.
FigurativeFed-up feeling directed at oneself.
満員電車の通勤には、ほとほとうんざりしている。
まんいんでんしゃのつうきんには、ほとほとうんざりしている。
I am utterly fed up with commuting on packed trains.
Literal'Hoto-hoto' emphasizes a very strong fed-up feeling.
Similar Words
Questions
Can I use unzari to describe a person?
Yes, but it refers to being fed up with their actions or attitude, not the person themselves as a permanent quality.
Is unzari polite?
No, it is a very frank expression of personal dislike. It should be avoided in formal or polite settings.
Does unzari imply anger?
Not necessarily explosive anger, but rather a quiet, heavy frustration and a wish for the thing to stop.
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- 1001110
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- JMdict_english
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