朽

decay

JLPT N1 6 strokes

Kun'yomi: く.ちる
On'yomi: キュウ

朽 means "decay". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 6 strokes. It is read く.ちる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キュウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

朽 in example sentences

この映画えいがはまさしく不朽ふきゅうの名作めいさくである。

Kono eiga wa masashiku fukyuu no meisaku de aru.

This movie is indeed a timeless masterpiece.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 朽

朽ちる to rot, to decay

Common questions

What does the kanji 朽 mean?: 朽 means "decay". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 朽 have?: 朽 is written in 6 strokes.
How is 朽 read?: It is read く.ちる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キュウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 朽?: 朽 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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