English–Japanese
“wither” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikareru
Example
水をやらないと、花が枯れます。mizu o ya ra na i to hana ga ka re ma su
If you do not water them, the flowers wither.
How to say “wither” in Japanese
“Wither” in Japanese is 枯れる (kareru).
Shows something gradually losing the moisture and vitality that keep it fresh and growing.
Example sentences with 枯れる
庭の木が暑さで枯れてしまいました。niwa no ki ga atsu sa de ka re te shi ma i ma shi ta
The tree in the yard withered from the heat.
Tips for using 枯れる
- The verb 枯れる (kareru) can describe a stream or well that dries up, not only a plant that withers.