く【あく】

Frequency rank: 25,728. – 25,901. (for form あく: 12,920. – 12,950.)
    Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
  1. to tire of; to lose interest insee also
  2. to be satisfied; to enjoyarchaism
    3. auxiliary verb; Godan verb with 'ku' ending
  3. to do adequatelyarchaismafter the -masu stem of a verb
Forms
  • く【あく】Frequency rank: 25,728. – 25,901.
  • く【あく】
  • く【あく】
  • あくFrequency rank: 12,920. – 12,950.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to tire of; to lose interest in
    2. This meaning is used when someone becomes bored or weary of something over time. It's often applied to activities, situations, or things that once seemed interesting but have since lost their appeal.
    He got tired of the game.
    I started a new hobby, but I got bored with it quickly.
  2. to be satisfied; to enjoy
    3. This meaning is used when someone feels content or pleased, particularly in relation to something they have experienced or received. It conveys a sense of fulfillment or enjoyment.
    She never gets tired of delicious food.
    After watching the movie, I reflected on that emotion without losing interest.
  3. to do adequately
    4. In this sense, it indicates performing a task or duty sufficiently or satisfactorily, without exceeding or falling short of expectations.
    He handled the job adequately without losing interest.
    She was able to finish the assignment adequately without getting bored.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to never be tired ofto the end; persistentlyto the point of being tired ofinsatiable questfickle; easily borednot easily satisfiedto become tired of somethingto become tired of eatingto feel tired or bored of somethingwithout getting tired of
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