耗
耗·wear away, consume, decrease
- On-yomi
- もうこう
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 消耗 | しょうもう | consumption, exhaustion |
| 消耗品 | しょうもうひん | consumables, supplies |
| 摩耗 | まもう | wear, abrasion |
| 心神耗弱 | しんしんこうじゃく | diminished capacity (legal term) |
Example sentences
紙やペンは消耗品です。
かみやぺんはしょうもうひんです。
Paper and pens are consumables.
長い会議で体力を消耗した。
ながいかいぎでたいりょくをしょうもうした。
The long meeting wore out my energy.
部品が摩耗したので交換が必要だ。
ぶひんがまもうしたのでこうかんがひつようだ。
The part has worn down, so it needs replacing.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 消耗 as しょうこう — the everyday reading is しょうもう
- Writing 摩耗 as 磨耗 — the standard spelling is 摩耗
Memory aid
Picture it
The plough 耒 beside 毛 (fine hair): work the field long enough and it is worn down to the last thread.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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