Droop in Japanese

"droop" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

垂れる

tareru

垂droop, suspend+れnot in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "droop". The most common choice is shown first.

垂

Top pick

droop, suspend, hang, slouch

Reading: sui

8 strokes

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Where it comes from

Shape of grass hanging down. Drooping.

What it carries

Vertical, droop, sag. Represents drooping.

Related kanji for "droop"

萎

droop

i

Composed of grass and entrust. Grass withering.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for droop?

The most common kanji for "droop" is 垂, read as sui. It means droop, suspend, hang. Related kanji: 萎 (droop).

How many strokes does 垂 have?

垂 has 8 strokes.