01
乾く
かわく
to get dry
Meanings
- drought
- dry
- desiccate
- drink up
- heaven
- emperor
Readings
Onyomi
- カン
- ケン
Kunyomi
- かわ.く
- かわ.かす
- ほ.す
- ひ.る
- いぬい
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Useful words
02
乾かす
かわかす
to dry something
03
乾杯
かんぱい
cheers
04
乾燥
かんそう
dryness
05
乾電池
かんでんち
battery
06
乾季
かんき
dry season
Compare Kanji
01燥Meaning95%parch, dry upBoth kanji express the concept of dryness, often appearing together in words like 乾燥.02湿Pair98%damp, wetThese characters form the primary pair of opposites for dry and wet conditions.03朝Shape92%morning, dynastyBoth kanji share the same left-side component, which can often lead to visual confusion for learners.04韓Shape92%KoreaBoth kanji share the same complex component on the left side, making their overall structure look very similar.05渇Meaning88%thirst, dry upBoth kanji relate to a lack of moisture or the process of drying out completely.06干Meaning85%dry, parchBoth kanji are used for the act of drying things, such as clothes or food.