English–Japanese

“exhaustion” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishōmō

Example

長時間の運動は体力の消耗につながります。chō ji kan no un dō wa tai ryoku no shō mō ni tsu na ga ri ma su

Long workouts lead to exhaustion.

Illustration for 消耗 (exhaustion)

How to say “exhaustion” in Japanese

“Exhaustion” in Japanese is 消耗 (shōmō).

Describes something being gradually used up or worn down, leaving less energy, supply, or usefulness available.

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

Example sentences with 消耗

この機能は電池の消耗を抑えます。ko no ki nō wa den chi no shō mō o osa e ma su

This function reduces battery drain.

Tips for using 消耗

  • Japanese often uses 消耗 (shōmō) for the slow loss caused by sustained effort, so it fits a long negotiation or demanding project better than a single brief action.

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