noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
charging; electrical charge
Literal charging of batteries, devices, or capacitors. Used as both a noun and a suru-verb.
See also: 放電
スマホを充電するのを忘れた。
I forgot to charge my smartphone.
この電池は
This battery takes a long time to charge.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
recharge one's batteries; replenish energy
Colloquial figurative use: resting, relaxing, or doing something enjoyable to restore one's mental or physical energy.
週末は家でゆっくり充電したい。
I want to recharge at home over the weekend.
ちょっと昼寝して充電するね。
I'll take a nap and recharge a bit.