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汚す

よごす

Readings

よごすけがす

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5s, vtto pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to make dirty; to stain
  2. 2.
    v5s, vtto disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor; to defile

Kanji breakdown

N46 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

その本を汚さないように扱ってくれるなら、貸してあげるよ。

You may borrow this book as long as you keep it clean.

あんな行動は彼の体面を汚すものだ。

Such behavior is beneath his dignity.

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汚すよごす

to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor

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