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やせ細る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word やせ細る

痩せ細る
せほそ
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #32698
1

to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away

Examples
骨と皮ばかりにやせ細る
Be reduced to skin and bones.

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 537
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

dainty
get thin
taper
slender
narrow
detailed
precise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほそ.い
ほそ.る
こま.か
こま.かい
12 strokes
Grade 8

Meanings

get thin

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
チュウ
シュウ
シュ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
や.せる
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