枯れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 枯れる
1
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die
Examples
その花は水がないために枯れた。
The flower died for lack of water.
2
to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
Kanji in this Word
枯
9 strokes
Frequency: 1749
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
wither
die
dry up
be seasoned
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.れる
か.らす
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