Translation and Meaning of: 飽きる - akiru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 飽きる (akiru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: akiru
Kana: あきる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: get tired of; lose interest in; have enough
Meaning in English: to get tired of;to lose interest in;to have enough
Definition: Lose interest in things or situations.
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Explanation and Etymology - (飽きる) akiru
The word 「飽きる」 (akiru) has its roots in the Japanese language and is commonly used to describe the feeling of losing interest in something or someone due to repetition or excess. In kanji, 「飽」 normally evokes the idea of a full container or something that is complete, making it difficult to endure or be satisfied with more. This idea is well rooted in Japanese culture, which values moderation and balance, and the word subtly captures this cultural notion of avoiding excess.
Etymologically, 「飽きる」 is derived from an intransitive verb that means "to get tired of" or "to lose interest". It is a combination of the kanji 「飽」, which represents the concept of being full or satisfied, often used in contexts where something is enough or even too much. This aligns well with the Japanese expression of feeling saturated by something that was once considered enjoyable or interesting.
Common uses of 「飽きる」 (akiru) include situations where a person may get tired of a hobby or certain food. This word can also be used metaphorically to describe personal relationships or aspects of life, where novelty or excitement diminishes over time. Thus, stating "私はもう飽きた" (watashi wa mou akita) can mean that the person has truly had enough of a certain situation or object. The flexibility of the word in different contexts only solidifies its place in everyday Japanese language, making "akiru" a valuable expression to communicate disinterest or saturation.
Verbal conjugation of 飽きる
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 飽きる (akiru)
- 飽きる - Basic shape
- 飽きられる - Passive form
- 飽きれる - Potential form
- 飽きよう - Volitive form
- 飽きて - Shape yourself
- 飽きた - Passed form
Synonyms and similar words
- 飽きた (akita) - I'm bored, lost interest.
- 飽きている (akite iru) - I'm bored, I'm losing interest.
- 飽きっぽい (akippoui) - tends to get bored easily
- 飽きっぽい性格 (akippoui seikaku) - personality that gets bored easily
- 飽きっぽい人 (akippoui hito) - a person who gets bored easily
- 飽きっぽさ (akipposa) - tendency to get bored
- 飽きっぽさを感じる (akipposa o kanjiru) - to feel boredom, the feeling of getting bored easily
- 飽きっぽいと思われる (akippoui to omowareru) - to be seen as someone who gets bored easily
- 飽きっぽいと言われる (akippoui to iwareru) - to be called someone who gets easily bored
- 飽きっぽいと評判 (akippoui to hyouban) - reputation for getting bored easily
- 飽きっぽいと言われる理由 (akippoui to iwareru riyuu) - reason why it is said to be easily boring
- 飽きっぽいと感じる理由 (akippoui to kanjiru riyuu) - reasons for feeling easily bored
- 飽きっぽくなる (akippoku naru) - start to get bored
Words with the same pronunciation: あきる akiru
How to Write in Japanese - (飽きる) akiru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (飽きる) akiru:
Example Sentences - (飽きる) akiru
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa onaji koto wo kurikaesu to sugu ni akiramasu
I get bored quickly when I do the same thing over and over again.
I get bored as soon as I repeat the same thing.
- 私 (watashi) - I
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 同じ (onaji) - same, equal
- こと (koto) - thing
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 繰り返す (kurikaesu) - repeat
- と (to) - quote particle
- すぐに (sugu ni) - immediately
- 飽きます (akimasu) - to get bored, tired
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