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朽
On'yomi
キュウ
KYUU
Kun'yomi
く.ちる
kuchiru
decay · rot · remain in seclusion
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and bend. Tree bending and rotting.
Symbolism
Decay, rot, decline. Represents crumbling over time.
Component Breakdown
朽=
木丂
tree + 丂
Words & Expressions
Words written with 朽
不朽ふきゅうundying
老朽ろうきゅうinfirmity
Four-Character Compounds
不朽不滅
ふきゅうふめつ
everlasting; eternal; immortal
永垂不朽
えいすいふきゅう
one's fame or achievements being passed down eternally
Proverbs & Idioms
朽木は彫るべからず
きゅうぼくはほるべからず
Rotten wood cannot be carved
It is useless to teach those without potential
Other kanji with the same meaning
“decay”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 朽 mean in Japanese?
朽 means decay, rot, remain in seclusion.
How do you read 朽?
On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU). Kun'yomi: く.ちる (kuchiru).
How many strokes does 朽 have?
朽 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 朽 a good kanji for a tattoo?
朽 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means decay, rot, remain in seclusion. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.