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萎

萎 — wither, droop, lame

Learn the correct stroke order for 萎 (wither), a 11-stroke kanji.

Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)イi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)なna、しお.れるshioreru、しな.びるshinabiru、しぼ.むshibomu、な.えるnaeru
Strokes11
Radical艸
Frequency—
Meaningswither, droop, lame

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

萎むしぼむto wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droopverb
萎縮いしゅくwithering; shrivelling; shrinkingnoun
萎えるなえるto lose strength; to become weak; to disappear (of energy, drive, etc.)verb
萎れるしおれるto wither; to wilt; to droopverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 萎 (wither) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 11 strokes with radical 艸.

Example Words in Context

萎むしぼむ — to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop
萎縮いしゅく — withering; shrivelling; shrinking
萎えるなえる — to lose strength; to become weak; to disappear (of energy, drive, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 萎 have?

The kanji 萎 (wither) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 萎?

萎 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 萎 mean?

萎 means: wither, droop, lame. On'yomi readings: イ. Kun'yomi readings: な, しお.れる, しな.びる, しぼ.む, な.える.