Kanji

What does the kanji 渇 mean?

渇 means thirst; drying up. On'yomi カツ. Kun'yomi かわ.く.

Quick facts
On'yomi	カツ
Kun'yomi	かわ.く
Strokes	11
Main radical	水
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

渇On'yomi カツKun'yomi かわ.く

N1 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes

thirst; drying up

Memory hook

The sun (日) burning the water (氵) away until you curl up with thirst — THIRSTY, DRY UP.