- dareru to become dull, to become lifeless, to grow listless, to drag; to get bored, to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock), to weaken (of the market), to slacken
Used in casual conversation to describe losing energy, interest, or momentum, often in contexts like work, weather, or markets.
暑いと体がだれる。
Atsui to karada ga dareru.
When it's hot, my body feels listless.
会議が長くて気がだれる。
Kaigi ga nagakute ki ga dareru.
The meeting is long, and I'm getting bored.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'naru' (to become), but 'dareru' specifically implies a loss of vigor or interest.
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