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