乾蝕

Reading

Kana: かんしょく

Romaji: kanshoku

Definition

noun

1

the rotting of lumber stored with poor air circulation

Kanji

乾

Readings: カン、 ケン、 かわ.く、 かわ.かす、 ほ.す、 ひ.る、 いぬい

Meanings: drought, dry, dessicate, drink up, heaven, emperor

蝕

Readings: ショク、 むしば.む

Meanings: eclipse, occultation, be defective