JLPT N1

wither; droop; wilt

Item 205 of 642 | 11 strokes | Radical: 艹 (grass)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiな.える、しぼ.む、しお.れる

Mnemonic

GRASS that has WITHERED and DROOPED without water.

Example Words

萎縮 (いしゅく) atrophy; shrinking
萎れる (しおれる) to wilt; to droop
萎える (なえる) to wither