Word details
拭う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拭う.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to wipe; to mop up
Examples
彼は額の汗を拭った。
He wiped the sweat from his brow.
2
to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase; to remove
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
拭
wipe, mop, swab
9 strokesFrequency 2,421Grade 8
On
ショクシキ
Kun
ぬぐ.うふ.く
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