飽
KANJI DETAIL
satiated
On readingほう13 strokesN1
Radical 食 · foodStroke order
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Japanese readings
- On reading
- ほう
- Kun reading
- あきる, あかす
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
飽is associated with being satiated or growing tired of something; its on-reading isほう, and its kun-readings areあきるandあかす. - Basic usage:
飽きるdescribes becoming bored through repetition, while飽和describes saturation or a market nearing full capacity.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
飽きる/飽和飽きる: This verb describes growing tired or bored after repeated exposure to the same thing. Example:同じゲームを毎日していたら、さすがに飽きた。飽和: This noun refers to saturation, whether in a container or in a market nearing capacity. Example:同じ種類の商品が増え、市場は飽和状態に近づいた。

