JLPT N1

pale; light; faint

Item 317 of 642 | 11 strokes | Radical: 氵 (water)

Readings

On'yomiタン
Kun'yomiあわ.い

Mnemonic

WATER with flames so dim it's PALE and FAINT.

Example Words

淡水 (たんすい) fresh water
淡い (あわい) pale
冷淡 (れいたん) cold; indifferent