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吸収する
kyūshū suru
to absorb
その会社は新しい技術を迅速に吸収する
The company quickly absorbs new technology
general
To take in or absorb something, such as knowledge, nutrients, or a company
このスポンジは水を吸収する
This sponge absorbs water
その企業は競合他社を吸収合併した
The company absorbed a competitor through a merger
Can refer to physical absorption (e.g., sponges) or metaphorical absorption (e.g., knowledge, companies)
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
In business contexts, 吸収する often refers to mergers or acquisitions
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Metaphorical
Be mindful of context to distinguish between physical and metaphorical absorption
Word Origin
From 吸収 (kyūshū, 'absorption') + する (suru, verb-forming suffix)
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (e.g., sponges absorbing water) and metaphorically (e.g., companies absorbing other companies or knowledge)
Word Breakdown
吸収
absorption
rootする
to do
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