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衰
decline · wane · weaken · decay
N1On: すいKun: おとろえる
Memory Aid
The kanji 衰 depicts **clothing** (衣) that is falling apart. The top part (亠, like a lid) and bottom part (凵, like an open container) symbolize neglect, causing the clothes to **decline** and **decay**.
'SUI' — like a favorite **SUIT** of clothes getting old and **decaying**.
Vocabulary
衰えるおとろえるto decline, to wane, to weaken
衰退すいたいdecline, decay, degeneration
衰弱すいじゃくweakness, prostration
老衰ろうすいsenility, old age and infirmity
Example Sentences
彼の体力は年とともに衰えてきた。
His physical strength has declined with age.
その地域の経済は衰退している。
The economy of that region is declining.
病気で体が衰弱してしまった。
My body became weak from illness.
昔の文化が衰えていくのは寂しい。
It's sad to see old cultures decline.