N2
けがす (kegasu)
けがす
to defile, to pollute, to disgrace
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used for moral defilement, spiritual pollution, or disgracing a name/reputation, not just physical dirt. (道徳的な堕落、精神的な汚染、または名前や評判を傷つけることによく使われ、単なる物理的な汚れではありません。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼の行為は家名を汚した。
His actions disgraced the family name.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "けがす"!
聖なる場所を_______のは許されない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「聖なる場所」には「けがす」という行為はふさわしくありません。
English: It is not appropriate to 'defile' (kegasu) a 'sacred place'.
English: It is not appropriate to 'defile' (kegasu) a 'sacred place'.
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