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[かわ()·]
kawaki
noun

English Meaning(s) for 乾き

noun
  1. drying; dryness

Definition and Synonyms for 乾き

Barrenness the quality of yielding nothing of value
Synonyms: 不妊, 不妊症, 不毛, 乾き, 乾く
Dryness the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
Synonyms: 乾き, 乾く, 乾性, 乾燥
Aridity a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)
Synonyms: 乾き, 乾く

Meanings for each kanji in 乾き

» drought; dry; dessicate; drink up; heaven; emperor

Categories 乾き is a member of

Quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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Condition a state at a particular time
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Dryness the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 乾き

Sample Sentences for 乾き

Appetite comes with eating, but the thirst goes away with drinking.
Distant water won't quench your immediate thirst.

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