枯からす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

let dry; kill (vegetation); season (lumber)

Transitive verb meaning to cause plants, wood, or other organic matter to dry out, wither, or die. Also used for seasoning lumber by drying it.

• 水みずやりを忘わすれて、花はなを枯からしてしまった。

  I forgot to water the flowers and ended up letting them wither.

• この木もく材ざいは十じゅう分ぶんに枯からしてから使つかう必ひつ要ようがある。

  This lumber needs to be thoroughly seasoned before use.