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[しょう()·もう()]
shoumou
noun, suru verb

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[しょう()·こう()]
shoukou

English Meaning(s) for 消耗

noun, suru verb
  1. exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste

Definition and Synonyms for 消耗

Run Down use up all one's strength and energy and stop working
Synonyms: くたばる, へたばる, 消耗
Depletion the act of decreasing something markedly
Synonyms: 消耗
Expenditure the act of consuming something
Synonyms: 消耗, 消費
Use Up use up (resources or materials)
Synonyms: 使う, 擦り切る, 消耗, 消費, 費やす, 費消
Economic Consumption the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
Synonyms: 使用, 利用, 損耗, 消耗, 消費, 需用
Exhaustion extreme fatigue
Synonyms: 消耗, 疲れ, 疲れ, 疲れる, 疲労困憊, 疲弊

Meanings for each kanji in 消耗

» extinguish; blow out; turn off; neutralize; cancel
» decrease

Categories 消耗 is a member of

Jade lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
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Decrease the act of decreasing or reducing something
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Depletion the act of decreasing something markedly
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Spend pay out
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Demand the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
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Fatigue temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
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Sample Sentences for 消耗

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

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