垢

Reading

Kana: く

Romaji: ku

Definition

noun

1

klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)

(Buddhist term)

See also: 煩悩

Kanji

垢

Readings: コウ、 ク、 あか、 はじ

Meanings: dirt, grime, earwax

Example Sentences

耳(みみ)垢(あか)を取(と)って欲(ほ)しい。

➥I want the wax cleaned from my ears.

あの子(こ)はあかだらけだ。

➥The child is dirty.

歯(は)垢(あか)をとらなければなりません。

➥The plaque has to be removed.

耳(みみ)あかが取(と)れません。

➥I can't remove my earwax.

この絵(え)は垢抜(あかぬ)けしたかき方(かた)だ。

➥The picture is done in a masterly style.

耳(みみ)あかを取(と)るのに何(なに)を使(つか)いますか。

➥What do you use to pick wax out of your ears?