朽 kanji: meaning “decay”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N16 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- decay
- On'yomi
- キュウ
- Kun'yomi
- く・ちる
Picture story to remember 朽
A snare left hanging from a tree (木) is forgotten, and both slowly decay.
Parts in this story:木
How to write 朽: stroke order
朽 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 朽
- 不朽ふきゅうeverlasting
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