Word details

しおれる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しおれる.

Dictionary

Entry

おれる萎れるIntransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #27255
1

to wither; to wilt; to droop; to fade

Examples
その植物は水がなかったのでしおれた
The plants withered because they had no water.
2

to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed; to be crestfallen

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

wither, droop, lame

11 strokesGrade 8

On

Kun

しお.れるしな.びるしぼ.むな.える

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