“Boredom” in Japanese
Short answer
Boredom in Japanese is “無聊” (buryou). Full meaning: boredom, ennui, tedium; discontent, unease.
Other ways to say “Boredom” in Japanese
飽き
aki weariness, boredom, tedium, tiresomeness
徒然
tsurezure tedium, boredom, ennui
無為無聊
muiburyou boredom, ennui, tedium, wearisomeness
ぶりょう
buryou boredom, ennui, tedium; discontent, unease
アンニュイ
annyui ennui, boredom, listlessness, languor
気が紛れる
kigamagireru to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
無りょう
buryou boredom, ennui, tedium; discontent, unease
倦怠
kentai weariness, fatigue, languor, boredom, tedium, ennui
屈託
kuttaku worry, care, concern; ennui, boredom
気づかれ
kizukare mental fatigue, worry, boredom
厭き
aki weariness, boredom, tedium, tiresomeness
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