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朽ち木

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 朽ち木

朽木
ちき
Noun
Freq #52127
1

decayed tree; rotted tree; decayed wood; rotten wood

2

obscure, meaningless life (metaphor)

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 1891
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

decay
rot
remain in seclusion

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
く.ちる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
くつ
4 strokes
Frequency: 317
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

tree
wood

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボク
モク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もと
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