かわ
渇
 
く

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
かわ
渇
 
く
渇く かわく ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

thirst, dry up, parch
かわ.く カツ (Early High School, 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 ニチ にっ (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)