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汚す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 汚す.
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Entry
1
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to make dirty; to stain
Examples
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.
2
Esp. けがす
to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor; to defile
Examples
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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