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朽

朽 — decay, rot, remain in seclusion

Learn the correct stroke order for 朽 (decay), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)キュウkyuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)く.ちるkuchiru
Strokes6
Radical木
Frequency#1891
Meaningsdecay, rot, remain in seclusion

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

不朽ふきゅうeverlasting; immortal; eternalnoun
老朽ろうきゅうinfirmity (due to old age); decrepitude; senilitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 朽 (decay) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 朽 is #1891, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

不朽ふきゅう — everlasting; immortal; eternal
老朽ろうきゅう — infirmity (due to old age); decrepitude; senility

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 朽 have?

The kanji 朽 (decay) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 朽?

朽 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 朽 mean?

朽 means: decay, rot, remain in seclusion. On'yomi readings: キュウ. Kun'yomi readings: く.ちる.

What JLPT level is 朽?

朽 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.