依存
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Base noun form. Describes a state of relying on something or someone, often used in psychological, social, or medical contexts. Example: 『彼は薬に依存しています』 (kare wa kusuri ni izon shite imasu, 'He is dependent on drugs').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing modern lifestyle habits over coffee at a café. Ken expresses concern about how people rely too much on technology.
依存
いぞん
dependence / reliance
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of someone who 'depends' on a 'key' (依存 izon sounds like 'I zone') to function — they zone in on reliance! 'I zone' → 依存 (izon, 'dependence').
Cultural Note
In Japanese society, 『依存』 (izon, 'dependence') is often discussed in contexts like technology addiction or substance abuse, with terms like 『スマホ依存』 (sumaho izon, 'smartphone dependence') highlighting modern issues.
Forms
Base: 依存Base noun form. Describes a state of relying on something or someone, often used in psychological, social, or medical contexts. Example: 『彼は薬に依存しています』 (kare wa kusuri ni izon shite imasu, 'He is dependent on drugs').