辟易

へきえき
Alternative readings: ヘキエキ
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

To be fed up with or tired of someone/something; to be unable to bear it any longer.

Irregular VerbIntransitive VerbNoun

Examples

毎日の残業に辟易して、転職を考え始めた。

I became fed up with daily overtime and began thinking about changing jobs.

彼の同じ失敗の話に辟易している。

I'm tired of his repeated stories about the same mistake.

2

To be stumped or nonplussed; to be disconcerted or at a loss how to respond.

Irregular VerbIntransitive VerbNoun

Examples

思いがけない質問に辟易して、一瞬言葉が出なかった。

I was taken aback by the unexpected question and was momentarily at a loss for words.

彼女の厳しい指摘に辟易して、会議の雰囲気が重くなった。

Her harsh criticism left people disconcerted and the meeting atmosphere grew heavy.

3

To wince or shrink back; to cringe or recoil (from surprise, pain, or disgust).

Irregular VerbIntransitive VerbNoun

Examples

大きな音に辟易して、彼は思わず後ろに下がった。

Startled by the loud noise, he involuntarily stepped back.

あまりの汚さに辟易して、その部屋には入りたくなかった。

I was so put off by the filth that I didn't want to enter that room.

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