Decay in Japanese
"decay" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "decay". The most common choice is shown first.
朽View details →
Top pick
decay, rot, remain in seclusion
Reading: kyuu
6 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of tree and bend. Tree bending and rotting.
What it carries
Decay, rot, decline. Represents crumbling over time.
Related kanji for "decay"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for decay?
The most common kanji for "decay" is 朽, read as kyuu. It means decay, rot, remain in seclusion. Related kanji: 腐 (decay).
How many strokes does 朽 have?
朽 has 6 strokes.