飽きる

あきる
Alternative writings: 厭きる, 倦きる
JLPT:N3
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1To become tired of or lose interest in something; to grow weary of or get fed up with (intransitive).

Group 2 VerbSuffixIntransitive Verb

Examples

毎日同じメニューで、もうすぐ飽きてしまいそうだ。

With the same menu every day, I'm about to get tired of it.

彼の冗談にはもう飽きた。

I'm tired of his jokes already.

ゲームに飽きて、別の趣味を探し始めた。

I got bored with the game and started looking for another hobby.

何度も繰り返すと飽きる人もいる。

Some people get tired of things if they're repeated many times.

2To become sated or full; to have had enough (food) and no longer want more.

Group 2 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

ビュッフェでたくさん食べてすぐ飽きてしまった。

I ate a lot at the buffet and soon felt I had enough.

その甘いお菓子は一個で飽きる味だ。

That sweet snack is the kind of taste you get tired of after one piece.

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