耗
耗 — decrease
Learn the correct stroke order for 耗 (decrease), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
Stroke 0 / 10
On'yomi (音読み)モウmou、コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Step-by-Step Diagram
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Common Words
消耗exhaustion; consumption; using upnoun
消耗品consumable goodsnoun
心神耗弱diminished capacity; diminished responsibilitynoun
Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 耗 (decrease) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 耒.
Example Words in Context
消耗 — exhaustion; consumption; using up
消耗品 — consumable goods
心神耗弱 — diminished capacity; diminished responsibility
Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (耒)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 耗 have?
The kanji 耗 (decrease) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 耗?
耗 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 耗 mean?
耗 means: decrease. On'yomi readings: モウ, コウ.
What JLPT level is 耗?
耗 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.