Kanji 腐: rot, decay, sour
Key takeaways
Kanji 腐: rot, decay, sour. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 腐
rot, decay, sour
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
If meat (肉) is left in a government office (府) for too long, it will rot. This character is used to describe both the physical decay of food and the moral corruption (腐敗) of an institution.
