N4
よごす (yogosu)
汚す
to make dirty (transitive)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used when someone *makes* something dirty. It emphasizes the action of an agent causing something to become dirty (e.g., He spilled ink and made his shirt dirty).
📝 Example Sentences
彼はシャツにインクをこぼして汚してしまいました。
He spilled ink on his shirt and made it dirty.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "汚す"!
食事中に服を_______しまいました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 食事中に自分が服を「汚くした」という行為なので、「汚す」を使います。
English: Since it's the action of making clothes 'dirty' oneself during a meal, 'to make dirty' (yogosu) is used.
English: Since it's the action of making clothes 'dirty' oneself during a meal, 'to make dirty' (yogosu) is used.
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