What is the Kanji for 'Starve'? | 餓

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Starve', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Starve' is 餓.

kanji

餓

Meaning

Starve

Reading

kunyomiう

u

onyomiが

ga

Parts

我Self, Ego 飠Eat (食)

Example Word

餓鬼: brat. The Japanese noun '餓鬼 (がき)' is a colloquial term often used to describe a mischievous or unruly child, similar to the English word 'brat'. It carries a slightly negative or playful tone, depending on the context. In Buddhist contexts, '餓鬼' refers to 'hungry ghosts', but in everyday usage, it is almost exclusively used to refer to children. Example sentences: That kid is such a brat「あの子は本当に餓鬼だ」(あのこはほんとうにがきだ). Don't act like a brat「餓鬼みたいなことをするな」(がきみたいなことをするな). Note that this term can be considered rude or offensive if used directly toward someone, so it is often used in a teasing or informal manner among friends or family.

Radical

食

Stroke Count

15

JLPT

N1

Grade

8

Frequency

1794

Handwriting