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喉が渇く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 喉が渇く

のどが渇く
喉が乾く
のどがかわく
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #12574
1

to be thirsty

Examples
早くビールを持って来いよ。のどが渇いてるんだ。
Make with the beers, I'm thirsty!

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 2390
Grade 8

Meanings

throat
voice

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のど
11 strokes
Frequency: 1944
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

thirst
dry up
parch

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわ.く
11 strokes
Frequency: 1453
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

drought
dry
desiccate
drink up
heaven
emperor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわ.く
かわ.かす
ほ.す
ひ.る
いぬい
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