衰
おとろ.える
otoroeru
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 95 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
衰 is the kanji for "Wane". A common reading is おとろ.える (otoroeru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Wane
Also : Weaken · Decline
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Readings
kunおとろ.える/ otoroeruonすい/ sui
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
亠口一
Example Sentences
彼の人気は衰えない。
かれのにんきはおとろえない。
His popularity does not wane.
体力が衰えてきた。
たいりょくがおとろえてきた。
My physical strength has declined.
Vocabulary using 衰
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
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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