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衰 kanji: meaning “decline”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N110 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
decline
On'yomi
スイ
Kun'yomi
おとろ・える

Picture story to remember 衰

A tired traveler in a worn garment (衣) opens his mouth (口) to sigh as his health goes into decline.

Parts in this story:衣, 口

How to write 衰: stroke order

衰 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 衰

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Kanji that share parts with 衰.