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“absorption” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyūshū

Example

子どもは新しい知識を吸収します。ko do mo wa atara shi i chi shiki o kyū shū shi ma su

Children absorb new knowledge.

Illustration for 吸収 (absorption)

How to say “absorption” in Japanese

“Absorption” in Japanese is 吸収 (kyūshū).

Describes taking in new knowledge until it becomes part of a person's understanding.

Full entry for 吸収: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 吸収

実際に使うと、新しい知識の吸収が進みます。jis sai ni tsuka u to atara shi i chi shiki no kyū shū ga susu mi ma su

Putting new knowledge into practice helps you absorb it.

Tips for using 吸収

  • In Japanese, 吸収 (kyūshū) commonly applies to knowledge and skills as well as liquids, so it can describe learning through exposure rather than formal study.

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