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萎
On'yomi
イ
I
Kun'yomi
な・しお.れる・しな.びる・しぼ.む・な.える
na / shioreru / shinabiru / shibomu / naeru
wither · droop · lame
Details
Strokes11
Radical艸grass(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and entrust. Grass withering.
Symbolism
Atrophy, wilt, decline. Represents shrinking.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Wilted flower
Component Breakdown
萎=
艹委
grass + 委
Words & Expressions
Words written with 萎
Four-Character Compounds
萎靡沈滞
いびちんたい
decline of energy and vigour (vigor)
萎縮する
いしゅくする
To shrink back; To become timid or withdrawn
Other kanji with the same meaning
“wither”
“droop”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 萎 mean in Japanese?
萎 means wither, droop, lame.
How do you read 萎?
On'yomi: イ (I). Kun'yomi: な、しお.れる、しな.びる、しぼ.む、な.える (na, shioreru, shinabiru, shibomu, naeru).
How many strokes does 萎 have?
萎 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 萎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
萎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means wither, droop, lame. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.