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Kanji dictionary: 朽 (decay)
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朽
Decay
This kanji has
6
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 8
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
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Meaning:
decay, rot, remain in seclusion
On reading:
キュウ
kyū
Kun reading:
く-ちる
ku-chiru
Use examples
不朽の名作
ふきゅうのめいさく
an immortal literary work
老朽化
ろうきゅうか
to become too old and useless
朽ち果てる
くちはてる
rot away, die in obscurity
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