“Absorption” in Japanese
Short answer
Absorption in Japanese is “吸収” (kyuushuu). Full meaning: absorption, suction, attraction.
Other ways to say “Absorption” in Japanese
専念
sennen absorption, giving undivided attention, devoting oneself (to)
吸引
kyuuin absorption, suction, aspiration; attraction, draw
併呑
heidon annexation, absorption, merger, swallowing up
吸蔵
kyuuzou occlusion, absorption (of a gas)
同化
douka assimilation, absorption; adaptation; assimilation, anabolism
摂取
sesshu intake (e.g. of salt), ingestion; absorption (e.g. of new knowledge), adoption (e.g. of foreign culture), assimilation; reception and protection
吸集
kyuushuu absorption, suction, attraction
併吞
heidon annexation, absorption, merger, swallowing up
併合
heigou merger, joining into one, amalgamation, melding, merging, annexation, absorption
消化
shouka digestion (of food); digestion (of information), assimilation, thorough understanding; consumption, absorption, using up, meeting (e.g. a quota), completion
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