渇

thirst; drying up; craving

Kanji 1087

This kanji is both about having insufficient amounts of things (whether water, money, love, or phosphorus) and thirsting for them physically or psychologically. Learn to say, “I’m hungry and thirsty,” “Eating spicy food makes you thirsty,” “I satisfied my craving for nature,” and “Our people thirst for independence.” Also find out which verb quenches thirst and learn how to paint with a dry brush.

Revision history:

Oct. 31, 2024: p. 11: I have now explained that the 枯渇 in the 2nd book title is actually part of a longer term, 枯渇性 (こかつせい: nonrenewable; finite). Accordingly, I changed the title translation to "Strategies for a Steady Supply of Resources That Will Run Out." 

Dec. 20, 2019: Originally published.