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萎: wither

wither; droop
11 strokesSecondary · Stage 4 (about 2級)in 4 words here

Readings

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Kun
な・しおれる・しなびる・しぼむ・なえる

Mostly kun verbs: 萎れる (flowers droop), 萎む (shrink), 萎える (lose strength). 萎縮 (いしゅく) is the main on-yomi word.

Key words

萎れるしおれるto wither; to droop
萎むしぼむto shrivel; to deflate
萎えるなえるto lose strength
萎縮いしゅくshrinking; cowering

Example sentences

I forgot to water them, and the flowers wilted.

After being scolded harshly by the teacher, I completely shrank in fear.

Because of the heat, my motivation completely drained away.

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