Japanese Word · Intermediate
飽き飽き
to become tired of, to become sick of
Pronunciation: [a̠kʲia̠kʲi]
Meaning
to become tired of, to become sick of
Example
殊に高い勘定台の後ろに仏頂面を曝した主人は飽き飽きするほど見慣れてゐる。
Especially the proprietor, who displayed his sullen face behind the tall cashier's desk—he had become accustomed to seeing him to the point of weariness.
Practice tips
- Practice 飽き飽き out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.