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干る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 干る

乾る
Intransitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #19182
1

to dry (up); to become parched

2

to ebb; to recede

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 1349
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

dry
parch
ebb
recede
interfere
intercede

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほ.す
ほ.し-
-ぼ.し
ひ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ほし
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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