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Readings

Kana: よごれ、ヨゴレ
Romaji: yogore, yogore
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Definition

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oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 汚鮫 (reading よごれざめ) オーシャニックホワイトティップシャーク

Kanji

Readings: オ、 けが.す、 けが.れる、 けが.らわしい、 よご.す、 よご.れる、 きたな.い
Meanings: dirty, pollute, disgrace, rape, defile

Example Sentences

(かれ)部屋(へや)(きたな)い。
➥His room is untidy.
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どろで(よご)れている。
➥They are muddy.
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(かれ)当校(とうこう)()(よご)した。
➥He blotted the good reputation of our school.
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(あし)(よご)れているよ。
➥Your feet are dirty.
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(かれ)汚名(おめい)をそそいだ。
➥He vindicated his honor.
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()(よご)れていませんか。
➥Are your hands free of dirt?
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