Japanese symbol for “tedium”
飽き
あき
Romaji: aki
weariness; boredom; tedium; tiresomeness
In Japanese, tedium is 飽き, read あき (aki).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n weariness; boredom; tedium; tiresomeness
Written forms: 飽き、厭き. Readings: あき.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “tedium”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 倦怠 | けんたい kentai | weariness; fatigue; languor |
| 徒然 | つれづれ tsurezure | tedium; boredom; ennui |
| 無聊 | ぶりょう buryou | boredom; ennui; tedium |
| 無為無聊 | むいぶりょう muiburyou | boredom; ennui; tedium |
| 心気 | しんき shinki | fretfulness; tedium; irritation |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 飽きる | あきる akiru | to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in |
| 飽和 | ほうわ houwa | saturation; satiation |
| 飽食 | ほうしょく houshoku | eating until one is full; eating one's fill; gorging (on) |
| 飽くまで | あくまで akumade | to the end; to the bitter end; to the last |
| 飽く | あく aku | to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in |
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