依存（いぞん）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: dependence / reliance
Example sentences
- スマホへの依存に気をつける。 — Be careful not to become dependent on your smartphone.
- 人に依存せず、自分で決める。 — Decide for yourself instead of relying on others.
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