腐
Kanji · N1
腐 / rot
Kanji for rot, decay, or sour.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | フ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くさ.る、-くさ.る、くさ.れる、くさ.れ、くさ.らす、くさ.す | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
腐 carries the meaning rot, decay, or sour.
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Common compounds with 腐
防腐剤ぼうふざいantiseptic
湯豆腐ゆどうふboiled tofu
腐食ふしょくrot / decay / erosion
腐るくさるto rot / to go bad / to decay
陳腐ちんぷstale / hackneyed / clichéd
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