emaciation; gauntness; haggardness
Describes a state of being thin and worn-out, often from illness, exhaustion, or hardship. Commonly used in expressions like やつれた顔 (haggard face).
Seeing his haggard face, I became worried.
After a long illness, she became completely emaciated.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 窶れ is rare and may not be recognized by many readers.
Rare kanji spelling; the kana form is strongly preferred in modern usage.
Derived from the verb やつれる (to become haggard). The exact origin is uncertain, but it may be related to the idea of becoming worn down or exhausted.