Word details
腐る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 腐る.
Dictionary
Entry
Intransitive verb
to rot; to go bad; to decay; to spoil; to fester; to decompose; to turn sour (e.g. milk)
Intransitive verb
to corrode; to weather; to crumble
Intransitive verb
to become useless; to blunt; to weaken (from lack of practice)
Intransitive verb
to become depraved; to be degenerate; to be morally bankrupt; to be corrupt
Intransitive verb
to be depressed; to be dispirited; to feel discouraged; to feel down
Word usually written using kana alone; Auxiliary verb; Kansai-ben; After the -masu stem of a verb; indicates scorn or disdain for another's action
to have the audacity to; to be bastard enough to
Archaic; Intransitive verb
to lose a bet
Archaic; Intransitive verb
to be drenched; to become sopping wet
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
rot, decay, sour
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