せる【あせる】

Frequency rank: 35,666. – 36,081. (for form あせる: 35,298. – 35,665.)
    Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
  1. to fade; to discolor; to discolour
  2. to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
Forms
  • せる【あせる】Frequency rank: 35,666. – 36,081.
  • あせるFrequency rank: 35,298. – 35,665.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to fade; to discolor; to discolour
    2. This meaning is often used to describe a physical change, particularly related to colors or brightness, as in when something loses its vibrant appearance over time.
    This fabric has faded due to sunlight.
    The photo has aged, and the colors have faded.
  2. to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
    3. This meaning refers to the gradual loss of clarity or intensity, often in relation to memories or feelings, as they become less vivid or significant over time.
    His name gradually faded from my memory.
    That event faded in my heart over time.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to fade in colorfaded colormemories fadewithout fadingfaded photographsfades with timevividness fadesfaded paintingmemories diminish
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