Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to wither (of a plant), to be blasted, to die.
  2. to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
枯れる かれる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

wither, die, dry up
か.れる コ (7th, N2)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
old
コ ふる.い ふゆ (2nd, N4)
ten
ジュウ ジッ ジュッ (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)