Meaning

Primary

Dead Tree

Alternative

Dry Wood

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A withered tree is a dead tree and it's got really dry wood. Perfect for a campfire!

Reading

かれき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You've learned both of these readings by now so you should be able to read this on your own. Sometimes you'll see it spelled 枯木 without the kana too. Keep your eyes open for it!

Context

Context Sentences

枯れ木に花を咲かせましょう。

Let’s make the dead tree bloom.

Kanji Composition