飽和(ほうわ)

ほうわ
noun, suru verb
saturation
1. saturation (scientific)
The state where a substance cannot absorb or dissolve any more of another substance. Technical term in chemistry and physics.
飽和(ほうわ)水溶液(すいようえき)
a saturated solution
空気(くうき)が水蒸気(すいじょうき)で飽和(ほうわ)している。
The air is saturated with water vapor.
飽和(ほうわ)脂肪酸(しぼうさん)の取(と)りすぎに注意(ちゅうい)。
Be careful not to consume too much saturated fat.
2. saturation (market, capacity)
The state where something has reached its maximum capacity or limit. Used for markets, resources, or facilities.
市場(しじょう)が飽和(ほうわ)状態(じょうたい)だ。
The market is saturated.
病院(びょういん)のベッドは飽和(ほうわ)している。
Hospital beds are at full capacity.
スマホ市場(しじょう)は飽和(ほうわ)しつつあり、新規(しんき)参入(さんにゅう)は難(むずか)しい。
The smartphone market is becoming saturated, making new entry difficult.

USAGE: Both scientific and business/economic contexts are common. The concept of reaching maximum capacity applies to various fields.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 飽和(ほうわ)状態(じょうたい) (state of saturation)
  • 飽和(ほうわ)水溶液(すいようえき) (saturated solution)
  • 飽和(ほうわ)脂肪酸(しぼうさん) (saturated fatty acid)
  • 市場(しじょう)が飽和(ほうわ)する (market becomes saturated)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 過飽和(かほうわ) (supersaturation)
  • 不飽和(ふほうわ) (unsaturated)
  • 満杯(まんぱい) (full to capacity - casual)
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Added 2026.1.31 19:51
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