N2
ほうわ (hōwa)
飽和
saturation, surfeit
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a state where no more can be absorbed, dissolved, or added. Often used in scientific contexts (e.g., saturated solution) or economic/market contexts (e.g., market saturation).
📝 Example Sentences
この地域はコンビニエンスストアの店舗数が飽和状態だ。
The number of convenience stores in this area has reached saturation point.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "飽和"!
市場が_______状態になると、新しい参入が難しくなる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「市場が〜状態になる」で、これ以上新しいものが入り込む余地がない状態は「飽和」です。
English: When 'the market becomes ~', the state where there is no more room for new entrants is '飽和' (saturation).
English: When 'the market becomes ~', the state where there is no more room for new entrants is '飽和' (saturation).
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