How to say "tire" in Japanese
- nounCovers the noun sense of 'tire': the rubber part fitted around a wheel on a car, bicycle, or other vehicle. You meet it in contexts like driving, punctures, and replacing worn tires.
- 疲れるつかれるichidan verb, intransitive verbCovers the verb sense 'to tire': to become tired, fatigued, or exhausted. Use it when someone grows weary after long work, exercise, or travel.
English 'tire' splits into two unrelated words: use 「タイヤ」 for the noun, the rubber covering of a wheel, and 「疲れる」 for the verb meaning to become tired or fatigued.
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