Japanese

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Alternative spelling
萎える

Pronunciation

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Verb

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なえる (naeruなへる、なえる (naferu, naeru)?intransitive ichidan (stem なえ (nae), past なえた (naeta))

  1. lose strength, become physically weaker
  2. lose one's drive
  3. wither, droop
  4. be turned off, recoil
    Synonym: ひく (hiku)

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References

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  1. ^ Kindaichi, Kyōsuke et al., editors (1974), 新明解国語辞典 [Shin Meikai Kokugo Jiten] (in Japanese), Second edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō
  2. ^ Hirayama, Teruo, editor (1960), 全国アクセント辞典 (Zenkoku Akusento Jiten, Nationwide Accent Dictionary) (in Japanese), Tōkyō: Tōkyōdō, →ISBN