Word details

干る

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

Dictionary

Entry

干る乾るIntransitiveIchidan verbFreq #19182
1

to dry (up); to become parched

2

to ebb; to recede

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

dry, parch, ebb, recede, interfere, intercede

3 strokesFrequency 1,349JLPT N2Grade 6

On

カン

Kun

ほ.すほ.し--ぼ.しひ.る

Nanori

ほし

drought, dry, desiccate, drink up, heaven, emperor

11 strokesFrequency 1,453JLPT N2Grade 8

On

カンケン

Kun

かわ.くかわ.かすほ.すひ.るいぬい

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