How to say 'Absorption' in Japanese | 吸収

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The Japanese word for Absorption is 'Kyuushuu', written as 吸収 in Japanese.'Absorption' in hiragana is きゅうしゅう.

word

吸収

Meaning

Absorption

Reading

きゅうしゅう

kyuushuu

Kanji

吸Inhale, Suck 収Obtain

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '吸収 (きゅうしゅう)' means 'absorption'. It refers to the process of taking in or assimilating something, such as liquids, knowledge, or resources. This word is often used in scientific, economic, or everyday contexts. For example: The sponge absorbs water「スポンジは水を吸収する」(スポンジはみずをきゅうしゅうする). The company absorbed its competitor「その会社は競争相手を吸収した」(そのかいしゃはきょうそうあいてをきゅうしゅうした). It can also be used metaphorically, such as absorbing knowledge or culture.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4320

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 吸収

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

吸

Meaning

Inhale, Suck

kanji

収

Meaning

Obtain

Words Related to 吸収 Through the Kanji 吸

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 吸 as well.

word

吸う

Meaning

Inhale, Suck

word

呼吸

Meaning

Breathing

word

吸い込む

Meaning

Inhale

Words Related to 吸収 Through the Kanji 収

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 収 as well.

word

収入

Meaning

Income

word

収支

Meaning

Balance

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収益

Meaning

Profit, Revenue

word

収める

Meaning

Settle, Obtain

word

収集

Meaning

Collection

word

回収

Meaning

Collection

word

収容

Meaning

Accommodation

word

収穫

Meaning

Harvest

word

買収

Meaning

Acquisition, Bribery

word

年収

Meaning

Annual income

word

徴収

Meaning

Collection

word

領収書

Meaning

Receipt

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'Kyuushuu' means 'Absorption' .

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