JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
耗 — decrease
- Reading
- モウ・コウ
- Meaning
- decrease
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
耗 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is モウ・コウ and it means decrease. 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.
耗 appears in everyday japanese words such as 消耗 (exhaustion) and 消耗 (exhaustion).
Japanese words containing 耗
Frequently asked questions
What does 耗 mean in Japanese?
耗 means decrease in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 耗 read?
耗 is read モウ・コウ. Reading it inside real words — 消耗 and 消耗 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 耗 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 耗 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 耗 in a word?
A common word containing 耗 is 消耗 (しょうこう) — "exhaustion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 耗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 耗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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