N1
渇 meaning and readings
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Kanji
渇
N1
- Meaning
- thirsty, desperate
- Onyomi
- カツ
- Kunyomi
- かわ(く)
- Formula
- 渇 = 氵 + 曷。
Story
渇 is analyzed as a combination of 氵 (water), 曷 (bowing down and begging) and denotes thirsty, desperate.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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