Word
汚す
よごす
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CommonJLPT N2
Meanings
- Godan verb · Transitive
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to make dirty; to stain
- Godan verb · Transitive
to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor; to defile
In Spanish
manchar; ensuciar; desgraciar; deshonrar
contaminar; ensuciar; manchar; manchar; ensuciar
- Other forms
- 穢す
- Other readings
- けがす
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼はシャツをインクのしみで汚した。
He blotted his shirt with ink spots.
Tatoeba #113535(opens in a new tab)あんな行動は彼の体面を汚すものだ。
Such behavior is beneath his dignity.
Tatoeba #229550(opens in a new tab)工場の廃棄物が私達の川を汚すことがある。
Factory waste sometimes pollutes our rivers.
Tatoeba #173730(opens in a new tab)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.
Tatoeba #206646(opens in a new tab)