消耗 | Japanese meaning

消耗【しょうもう】

Frequency rank: 3,820.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; transitive verb; intransitive verb

exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste

Forms

消耗【しょうもう】【しょうこう】Frequency rank: 3,820.
しょうもうFrequency rank: 54,044. – 55,693.
しょうこう

Generated definitions (experimental)

exhaustion

This meaning refers to a state of extreme tiredness or depletion of energy, often resulting from prolonged physical or mental activity.

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I was exhausted from work yesterday.

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My body was worn out from the long drive.

consumption

This meaning pertains to the act of using up resources or materials, often in the context of food, energy, or other assets.

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We need to conserve energy to reduce consumption.

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The consumption of this machine is quite high.

using up

This refers to the complete utilization or depletion of a resource or supply, often implying that it can no longer be used.

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That product runs out quickly, so I stocked up on it.

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We have almost used up our groceries, so I need to go shopping.

dissipation

This meaning relates to the squandering or wasteful use of resources, often leading to their dissipation without productive use.

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His extravagant lifestyle led to the dissipation of his money.

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It’s important to act strategically to avoid the dissipation of time.

waste

In this context, it refers to the inefficient or excessive use of something, resulting in unnecessary loss.

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If we don't work more efficiently, we will waste our resources.

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We should avoid wasteful spending to reduce consumption.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to prevent exhaustionenergy consumptiondepletion of resourcesconsumablesexcessive consumptionphysical exhaustionmental exhaustionwar of attritionwasteful consumptiontime dissipation

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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Example sentences

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Taking care of the boy is a great drain on her energies.

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