Meaning of 腐る in Japanese

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Definition of 腐る

  1. (v5r, vi) to rot; to go bad; to decay; to spoil; to fester; to decompose; to turn sour (e.g. milk)

    これらのオレンジは腐っている。
    These oranges have gone bad.

  2. to corrode; to weather; to crumble
  3. to become useless; to blunt; to weaken (from lack of practice)
  4. to become depraved; to be degenerate; to be morally bankrupt; to be corrupt
  5. to be depressed; to be dispirited; to feel discouraged; to feel down →Related words: 気が腐る
  6. (suf, v5r) indicates scorn or disdain for another's action →Related words: やがる
  7. (v5r, vi) to lose a bet
  8. to be drenched; to become sopping wet

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