枯
Kanji · N2
枯 / wither
Kanji for wither, die, or dry up.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | か.れる、か.らす | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
枯 carries the meaning wither, die, or dry up.
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Common compounds with 枯
枯渇こかつdrying up / running dry
枯れ木かれきdead tree / withered tree
枯れるかれるto wither / to be blasted / to die
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