dry

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 燥 has 17 strokes and appears in words for dryness or impatience.
• Basic usage: 乾燥 is read かんそう, and 焦燥 is read しょうそう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Lack of moisture and impatience
  • 空気が乾燥しやすい means that the air tends to become dry.
  • 焦燥だけが募りました means that impatience only grew.