rot in Japanese
rot in Japanese is 腐る — rot means to decay or break down through the action of bacteria or fungi.
rot in Japanese
腐る
Pronounced: kusaru
(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.
What does "rot" mean?
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verb To decay or break down through the action of bacteria or fungi.
"The fallen apples were left to rot in the orchard."
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verb To decline gradually in condition, quality, or morale.
"He felt his ambition rot away after years in the same dead-end job."
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noun The process of decaying, or the decayed matter itself.
"There's rot in the window frame that needs replacing."
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noun Nonsense; foolish talk (informal, chiefly British).
"Don't talk rot — of course it'll work."
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rot in a sentence
- The fallen apples were left to rot in the orchard.
- Damp wood will rot if it isn't treated.
- He felt his ambition rot away after years in the same dead-end job.
- There's rot in the window frame that needs replacing.
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What is "rot" in Japanese?
"rot" in Japanese is 腐る. rot means: To decay or break down through the action of bacteria or fungi.
How do you pronounce 腐る?
"rot" in Japanese is 腐る, pronounced "kusaru".
How do you use "rot" in a sentence?
Example: "The fallen apples were left to rot in the orchard." In Japanese, "rot" is 腐る.
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