Meaning

Primary

To Absorb

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

If 吸収 is "absorption" the verb version is to absorb.

Reading

きゅうしゅうする
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

このオムツはどんな量のおしっこでも難なく吸収してくれる優れものです。

This diaper is excellent, as it can absorb any amount of pee without any issue.

あの新人、新しいことを何でもすぐに吸収しちゃうから、あだ名がスポンジになったんだ。

That new worker can absorb anything new very quickly, so his nickname became "sponge."

全社員が新システムに関する知識を吸収する良い機会です。

This is a great opportunity for all of the workers to absorb knowledge about the new system.

Kanji Composition