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衰
On'yomi
スイ
SUI
Kun'yomi
おとろ.える
otoroeru
decline · wane · weaken
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothing and mouth. Clothing declining.
Symbolism
Decline, weakness, senility. Represents declining.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Acknowledging weakness
Words & Expressions
Words written with 衰
衰退すいたいebbing
老衰ろうすいsenility
衰弱すいじゃくdebility
衰えおとろえweakening
盛衰せいすいrise and fall
衰えるおとろえるwaste away
Four-Character Compounds
栄枯盛衰
えいこせいすい
ups and downs of life; vicissitudes of fortune
盛者必衰
じょうしゃひっすい
even the prosperous inevitably decay; sic transit gloria mundi; all that's fair must fade
盛衰興亡
せいすいこうぼう
rise and fall; ups and downs; waxing and waning
Anime & Manga
人類は衰退しました
Humanity Has Declined
A well-known work with 衰 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 衰 mean in Japanese?
衰 means decline, wane, weaken.
How do you read 衰?
On'yomi: スイ (SUI). Kun'yomi: おとろ.える (otoroeru).
How many strokes does 衰 have?
衰 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).
Is 衰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
衰 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means decline, wane, weaken. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.