Meaning

Primary

Dependence

Alternative

Reliance

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Being reliant on something in order to exist is dependence or reliance.

Reading

いぞん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
いそん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

外国の資源に依存するのは危険だ。

Dependence on foreign countries for resources is dangerous.

サウジアラビアでは、国の収益の多くを石油に依存している。

In Saudi Arabia, much of the country's revenue relies on oil.

自分が携帯依存症だってことは認めます。

I admit that I’ve become dependent on my cell phone.

Kanji Composition