飽きる

• Reading: あきる
• Romaji: akiru
• Kanji breakdown: 飽 (hou/a) — satiated, bored, tired of
• Pronunciation: /a.ki.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To get tired of; to lose interest in; to grow weary of. Becoming bored with something through excess or repetition.

A Group 2 (ichidan) intransitive verb. The pattern ～に飽きる means to get bored of something. Often used with ～ても飽きない (never get tired of). Can describe food, activities, jobs, or relationships. A very expressive word for everyday frustration or satiety.

Examples

1. 毎日同じ料理で飽きてしまった。 I got tired of eating the same food every day.
2. この本は面白くて全然飽きない。 This book is so interesting that I never get bored of it.
3. 子どもはすぐにおもちゃに飽きる。 Kids get bored with toys quickly.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, food, hobbies

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From the kanji 飽 (hou/a) meaning satiated and bored. The character combines 食 (food) and 包 (wrap, full), suggesting being so full of food that one cannot eat more — the origin of the tired-of meaning.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal