JLPT N1

thirst; dry up; parch

Item 151 of 642 | 11 strokes | Radical: 氵 (water)

Readings

On'yomiカツ
Kun'yomiかわ.く

Mnemonic

When the WATER dries up—THIRST and PARCHED earth.

Example Words

渇望 (かつぼう) craving; longing
渇水 (かっすい) water shortage
枯渇 (こかつ) depletion; exhaustion