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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

拭う

Reading

Kana: ぬぐう
Romaji: nuguu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5u
vt
1

to wipe

2

to get rid of; to eliminate (e.g. one's shame); to remove (e.g. an impression); to erase

Kanji

Readings: ショク、 シキ、 ぬぐ.う、 ふ.く
Meanings: wipe, mop, swab

Example Sentences

(かれ)(がく)(あせ)(ぬぐ)った。
➥He wiped the sweat from his brow.
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(かれ)(がく)(あせ)をぬぐった。
➥He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
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彼女(かのじょ)はほこりを(ぬぐ)うのに湿(しめ)った(ぬの)使(つか)った。
➥She used a damp rag to wipe off the dust.
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彼女(かのじょ)(なみだ)をぬぐった。
➥She wiped away her tears.
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ジェインは()(なみだ)をぬぐった。
➥Jane brushed the tears from her eyes.
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(おや)病気(びょうき)子供(こども)(かお)をスポンジで(ぬぐ)ってやった。
➥The mother sponged her sick child's face.
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