noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
drying up; running dry
Refers to water sources, wells, rivers, or reservoirs physically losing water. Also used metaphorically for resources or creativity disappearing.
長い日照りでため池が枯渇した。
The reservoir dried up due to the long drought.
アイデアが枯渇して、新
My ideas have run dry, and I can't come up with a new plan.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
running out; being exhausted; being drained
Used for supplies, funds, energy, or patience being completely used up. Often appears in economic or emotional contexts.
資金が枯渇して、プロジェクトは中止になった。
The funds ran out, and the project was canceled.
長時間の会議で集中力が枯渇した。
My concentration was exhausted after the long meeting.