Japanese word

吸収

Pronunciation

Romajikyūshū

Meaning

  • nounabsorption

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 知識の吸収chi shiki no kyū shū

    knowledge absorption

  • 吸収が速いkyū shū ga haya i

    rapid absorption

Similar words

習得shūtoku: The process of learning a skill or language until it can be used.
摂取sesshu: The act of taking a substance into the body, especially through eating or drinking.

Definition in Japanese

新しい知識や情報を取り入れ、身につけること。atara shi i chi shiki ya jō hō o to ri i re mi ni tsu ke ru ko to

Word origin

吸収 (kyūshū) combines 吸 (kyū, "suck in") and 収 (shū, "take in"), expressing the inward drawing and retention of something.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

Related words

  • 吸収するkyūshūsuruabsorbverb
  • 吸収性kyūshūseiabsorbencynoun

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