Word details
払う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 払う.
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Entry
1
to pay (e.g. money, bill)
Examples
払えるかどうか分からないざます。
I'm not sure I can afford it.
2
to brush off; to wipe away; to clear away; to dust off; to cut off (e.g. branches)
Examples
ジャックはブラシで上着のほこりを払った。
Jack brushed the dust off his coat.
3
to drive away (e.g. one's competitors)
4
to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of
5
to pay (e.g. attention); to show (e.g. respect, concern)
6
to make (e.g. effort, sacrifice); to expend; to exert
7
to move out (of one's own place); to vacate
8
to sweep (e.g. one's legs); to knock aside
9
to make a sweeping stroke (in Japanese calligraphy)
10
to reset (an abacus)
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