N3
老 meaning and readings
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Kanji
老
N3
- Meaning
- grow old
- Onyomi
- ロウ
- Kunyomi
- お(いる)、ふ(ける)
- Formula
- 老 = 耂 + 匕。
Story
老 shows 耂 and 匕 together, and means 'grow old'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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