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A19 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), No-adjective

ヨレヨレworn-out, shabby, seedy, wrinkled-up, threadbare

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    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), No-adjective

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      worn-out, shabby, seedy, wrinkled-up, threadbare

      Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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      (ふる)いヨレヨレのズボンを()てました。

      I threw away the old, worn-out pants. {worn-out, shabby, seedy, wrinkled-up, threadbare}

      残業(ざんぎょう)がずっと(つづ)いているせいでヨレヨレです。

      I'm worn-out because of the continuous overtime work. {worn-out, shabby, seedy, wrinkled-up, threadbare}

      徹夜(てつや)(つづ)きの(むすめ)は、最近(さいきん)ヨレヨレのように()えます。

      The daughter who has been staying up all night recently, seems to look worn-out. {worn-out, shabby, seedy, wrinkled-up, threadbare}

      ヨレヨレになった背広(せびろ)を、流石(さすが)()てる決意(けつい)をしました。

      I finally decided to throw away the suit that had become worn-out. {worn-out, shabby, seedy, wrinkled-up, threadbare}

      仕事(しごと)()われてヨレヨレしている彼女(かのじょ)()(どく)仕方(しかた)ないです。

      I feel so sorry for her, being worn-out and haggard from being chased by work. {worn-out, shabby, seedy, wrinkled-up, threadbare}

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