Translation and Meaning of: 飽きる - akiru
If you have studied Japanese, you have probably come across the verb 飽きる (あきる) and its meaning of "getting tired of something" or "losing interest." But do you know how it originated or why it is so commonly used in everyday Japanese? In this article, we will explore the etymology, practical usage, and even tips to memorize this essential term. Furthermore, you will discover how to write it in kanji and how to apply it in everyday sentences, perfect for including in your Anki or other spaced repetition systems.
Many people search on Google not only for the translation of 飽きる, but also for its origin and real usage examples. After all, understanding the root of a word helps to embed it in memory. And here at Suki Nihongo, the largest online Japanese dictionary, you can find all of that and more: from the pictogram to curiosities that books don’t tell. Shall we?
Etymology and Origin of 飽きる
The word 飽きる has an interesting history. It comes from the kanji 飽, which means "to satisfy" or "to be satisfied," combined with the verbal suffix きる, indicating completeness. Originally, this term was connected to the idea of "having enough of something," whether it be food, fun, or even a relationship. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass emotional fatigue and loss of interest.
In feudal Japan, it was common to use 飽きる to describe the feeling of being full after a hearty meal. But today, the usage goes far beyond that: from complaining about a hobby that has lost its charm to admitting that you've grown tired of a series. Have you noticed how some words carry centuries of history in just a few strokes?
Lies in Japanese Everyday Life
Japanese people love to use 飽きる in informal situations. You might hear phrases like "このゲーム、もう飽きた" (Kono gēmu, mō akita - "I'm already bored of this game") among friends or "仕事に飽きちゃった" (Shigoto ni aki chatta - "I'm bored of my job"). It's a verb that appears in both casual conversations and in dramas and manga, usually to express frustration or boredom.
A curious detail is that 飽きる often comes accompanied by もう (mō - "already") or すぐ (sugu - "soon"), reinforcing the idea that a person got bored quickly. For example: "彼はすぐ飽きる性格だ" (Kare wa sugu akiru seikaku da - "He is the type that gets bored easily"). Do you see how context changes everything?
Tips for Memorizing and Writing
Want an infallible technique to not forget 飽きる? Associate the kanji 飽 with a plate full to the brim - after all, the radical 食 (food) is there, right on the left. When you see something overflowing, it’s natural to think "enough!". This mental image helps to remember both the meaning and the writing.
Another tip is to create flashcards with real sentences, such as "YouTubeの推薦動画に飽きた" (YouTube no suisen dōga ni akita - "I’m tired of YouTube's recommended videos"). Everyday situations stick better in memory than random lists. And if you want to practice your calligraphy, repeat the stroke of the kanji a few times - the 飽 has 13 strokes, but it becomes easier when you divide it into parts.
Vocabulary
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Verb conjugation of 飽きる
- 飽きる - basic form
- 飽きられる - passive form
- 飽きれる - potential form
- 飽きよう - Volitive form
- 飽きて - Form Te
- 飽きた - past 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
Romaji: akiru
Kana: あきる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: tire; 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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How to Write in Japanese - (飽きる) akiru
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Example Sentences - (飽きる) akiru
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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) - Mesmo, igual
- 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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