衰 kanji: meaning “decline”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N110 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- decline
- On'yomi
- スイ
- Kun'yomi
- おとろ・える
Picture story to remember 衰
A tired traveler in a worn garment (衣) opens his mouth (口) to sigh as his health goes into decline.
How to write 衰: stroke order
衰 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 衰
- 衰退すいたいdecline
- 衰えるおとろえるto become weak
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