衰
Kanji · N1
衰 / decline
Kanji for decline, wane, or weaken.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | スイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おとろ.える | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
衰 carries the meaning decline, wane, or weaken.
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Common compounds with 衰
衰退すいたいdecline / degeneration / decay
老衰ろうすいsenility / senile decay / infirmity
衰えるおとろえるto become weak / to decline / to wear
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