SuGoiSuす語彙す凋
凋: wither
wither; decline
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The common word is 凋落 (decline, fall). The verbs 凋む and 凋れる are usually written 萎む and 萎れる, or in kana.
Key words
凋落ちょうらくdecline; fall
凋むしぼむto wither; to deflate
凋れるしおれるto wilt; to droop
凋尽ちょうじんwithering; decay
Example sentences
栄華を誇った王国の凋落は、あっという間だった。
The fall of the once-glorious kingdom came in no time at all.
風船は時間がたつと、少しずつ凋んでいく。
As time passes, a balloon gradually shrinks and deflates.
水をやり忘れたせいで、鉢植えの花が凋れてしまった。
Because I forgot to water it, the potted flower wilted.