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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

褪せる

Reading

Kana: あせる
Romaji: aseru
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Definition

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to fade; to discolor; to discolour

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: タイ、 トン、 あ.せる、 ぬ.ぐ
Meanings: fade, discolour

Example Sentences

日光(にっこう)看板(かんばん)文字(もじ)があせた。
➥The sun faded the lettering on the sign.
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(いろ)あせたジーンズは(いま)でも流行(はや)っている。
➥Faded jeans are still in fashion.
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この(ふく)(ちぢ)んで、おまけに色褪(いろあ)せてしまった。
➥This dress shrank, and what's more it faded.
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寝室(しんしつ)のカーテンは(はじ)(いろ)あせてきた。
➥The bedroom curtains have faded at the edges.
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彼女(かのじょ)色褪(いろあ)せた綿(めん)のスカートをはいていた。
➥She was dressed in a faded cotton skirt.
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