Word details

萎える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 萎える.

Dictionary

Entry

萎えるIntransitiveIchidan verbFreq #12728
1

to lose strength; to become weak; to disappear (of energy, drive, etc.)

Examples
最近気分が萎え気味だ。
Recently I've been feeling a bit down.
2

to wither; to droop; to wilt

3

Colloquial

to feel demotivated; to lose interest; to become disappointed

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

wither, droop, lame

11 strokesGrade 8

On

Kun

しお.れるしな.びるしぼ.むな.える

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