languor

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈlæŋɡə/

Noun

uncountable obsolete

(uncountable) A state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid or weary feeling; lassitude; (countable) an instance of this.

Japanese Meaning

倦怠感：疲労や病気によって引き起こされる、身体や心のだるさ、無気力な状態。 / 無気力：活力が失われ、心身ともに疲れきった状態。

What is this buttons?

After weeks of nonstop caregiving, she sank into a deep languor that made even small tasks feel impossible.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

数週間にわたる休みのない介護の後、彼女は深い倦怠感に襲われ、ちょっとしたことさえできそうに感じられなかった。

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Sense（1）

(uncountable) A state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid or weary feeling; lassitude; (countable) an instance of this.

languor of convalescence

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Sense（2）

(uncountable) Melancholy caused by lovesickness, sadness, etc.; (countable) an instance of this.

Sense（3）

(uncountable) Dullness, sluggishness; lack of vigour; stagnation.

I rushed towards her, and embraced her with ardour; but the deathly languor and coldness of the limbs told me, that what I now held in my arms had ceased to be the Elizabeth whom I had loved and cherished.

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Sense（4）

(uncountable) Listless indolence or inactivity, especially if enjoyable or relaxing; dreaminess; (countable) an instance of this.

It is earth's brief breathing space, after the heat and hurry of her busier time; like that repose known only to the young and happy, when the nerves gradually compose themselves, the thoughts gather into some vague but delicious train, and the eyes are closed by languor before sleep.

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