Meaningdry up · parch · thirstOn'yomiカツKun'yomiかわ.くCommon compounds (6)枯渇 こかつdrying up; running dry渇水 かっすいwater shortage渇き かわきthirst渇望 かつぼうcraving; longing; thirsting渇 かつthirst渇く かわくto be thirsty; to feel thirsty