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朽“decay” Kanjikuchiru / kyū

How to write 朽

Meaning and readings

Meaning

decay, rot, remain in seclusion

Onyomi (音読み)

  • きゅう kyū

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • く(ちる) ku(chiru)

Japanese reading

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