衰える
おとろえる
otoroeru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 77 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
衰える (おとろえる (otoroeru)) means "to become weak". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to become weak
Also : to decline · to decay · to wither · to waste away
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Example Sentences
大病のあとで、彼の体力は著しく衰えた。
たいびょうのあとで、かれのたいりょくはいちじるしくおとろえた
After a serious illness, his physical strength declined significantly.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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