き
消
 
え
 
る

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to disappear, to vanish, to go out of sight, to go away, to become lost.
  2. to go out (of a fire, light, etc.), to die, to turn off (e.g. of a TV screen).
  3. to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.), to vanish (e.g. of hope).
  4. to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness), to disappear, to fade away (e.g. of footsteps).
  5. to wear away (e.g. of an inscription), to rub out (of writing), to fade (e.g. of ink).
  6. to be lost (e.g. of a tradition), to die out, to disappear.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
き
消
 
え
 
る
消える きえる ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

extinguish, blow out, turn off
き.える ショウ け.す (3rd, N3)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
resemblance
ショウ あやか.る (Early High School, N1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)