JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
朽 — decay
- Reading
- キュウ・く.ちる
- Meaning
- decay; rot; remain in seclusion
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
朽 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・く.ちる and it means decay; rot; remain in seclusion. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
朽 appears in everyday japanese words such as 朽ちる (to rot).
Japanese words containing 朽
Frequently asked questions
What does 朽 mean in Japanese?
朽 means decay; rot; remain in seclusion in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 朽 read?
朽 is read キュウ・く.ちる. Reading it inside real words — 朽ちる — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 朽 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 朽 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 朽 in a word?
A common word containing 朽 is 朽ちる (くちる) — "to rot". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 朽 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 朽 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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