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Japanese

ひろうこんぱい
Meaning: extreme exhaustion; being completely worn out
Part of Speech: Noun, Four-character idiom

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Example

長時間の作業を終えた技師は、疲労困憊して机に突っ伏した。
After finishing a long work session, the engineer was completely exhausted and slumped over the desk.

Usage Notes

A formal four-character expression for severe physical or mental exhaustion. It is often used with verbs meaning to become or be in that state.

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