よごす

汚 す

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to pollute, to contaminate, to soil, to make dirty, to stain

    • その本を汚さないように扱ってくれるなら、貸してあげるよ。
      You may borrow this book as long as you keep it clean.

  2. Godan verb with 'su' ending, transitive verb

    to disgrace, to dishonour, to dishonor, to defile
    esp. けがす

    • あんな行動は彼の体面を汚すものだ。
      Such behavior is beneath his dignity.