Word details
干す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 干す.
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Entry
1
to air; to dry; to desiccate
Examples
この座布団を干して下さい。
Please air the zabuton.
2
to drain (off)
3
to drink up
4
Usu. in the passive
to deprive of a role, job, etc.
Examples
なんで途中から突然干されるようになってしまったんだろうか。
I wonder why he was suddenly dropped from the team half way through.
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