JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
枯 — wither
- Reading
- コ・か.れる・か.らす
- Meaning
- wither; die; dry up; be seasoned
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
枯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is コ・か.れる・か.らす and it means wither; die; dry up; be seasoned. 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.
枯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 枯れる (to wither).
Japanese words containing 枯
Frequently asked questions
What does 枯 mean in Japanese?
枯 means wither; die; dry up; be seasoned in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 枯 read?
枯 is read コ・か.れる・か.らす. Reading it inside real words — 枯れる — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 枯 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 枯 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 枯 in a word?
A common word containing 枯 is 枯れる (かれる) — "to wither". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 枯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 枯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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