Word details

腐敗

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

Dictionary

Entry

腐敗はいNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #11213
1

decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; spoilage

Examples
食品包装は腐敗を減らす。
Food packaging reduces spoilage.
2

corruption; degeneracy; decay; depravity

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

rot, decay, sour

14 strokesFrequency 1,225JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

くさ.る-くさ.るくさ.れるくさ.れくさ.らすくさ.す

failure, defeat, reversal

11 strokesFrequency 516JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ハイ

Kun

やぶ.れる

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