Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to be thirsty, to feel thirsty.
  2. to thirst for, to crave. Often as 〜に渇いた.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
渇く かわく

Contained Kanji Breakdown

thirst, dry up, parch
かわ.く カツ (9th, N1)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
why, how, when
カツ なんぞ いつ (Kentei 1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
beggar, beg, give
カツ カチ カイ
wrapping enclosure, wrapping radical (no. 20)
ホウ つつ.む (Kentei 1)
deceased(亡) variant
hidden, mysterious, secret
イン オン かく.す
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)