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Keeping standing on the train for a long while really drained me out. Does this sound natural?
- English (US)
A little unnatural
"Standing on the train for so long really drained me." Or "Having to stand on the train for so long really tired me out."
- Japanese
- English (US)
A little unnatural
You could say "wore me out." And no you don't need keeping at all :)
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and The...
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