枯 wither

木 (tree) + 古 (old)
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Onyomi

Mnemonic

The old tree withered away.

Kunyomi

( を ) か*らす I, personally, desiccate or dry up something
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( が ) か*れる the flower is withering.
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Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
枯 wither TREE 木
故 breakdown, accident DIRECTOR

The DIRECTOR got in an accident when he hit the withered TREE.

Synonyms

feeble
軟弱    よわい か細い    衰弱    枯れる    衰    悪化する    廃れる