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Kanji dictionary: 衰 (decline)
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衰
Decline
This kanji has
10
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 8
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
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Meaning:
decline, wane, weaken
On reading:
スイ
sui
Kun reading:
おとろ-える
otoro-eru
Use examples
衰退
すいたい
decline, decay
体力が衰える
たいりょくがおとろえる
one's physical strength (stamina) declines
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