JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
腐 — rot
- Reading
- フ・くさ.る・\~くさ.る・くさ.れる・くさ.れ・くさ.らす・くさ.す
- Meaning
- rot; decay; sour
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
腐 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is フ・くさ.る・\~くさ.る・くさ.れる・くさ.れ・くさ.らす・くさ.す and it means rot; decay; sour. 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.
腐 appears in everyday japanese words such as 腐敗 (decay) and 腐る (to rot).
Japanese words containing 腐
Frequently asked questions
What does 腐 mean in Japanese?
腐 means rot; decay; sour in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 腐 read?
腐 is read フ・くさ.る・\~くさ.る・くさ.れる・くさ.れ・くさ.らす・くさ.す. Reading it inside real words — 腐敗 and 腐る — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 腐 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 腐 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 腐 in a word?
A common word containing 腐 is 腐敗 (ふはい) — "decay". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 腐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 腐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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