汚す
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to make dirty; to stain
2. to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor; to defile (esp. けがす)
Other spellings
穢す
Other readings
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
けがす
けがす
Examples15
あんな
Such behavior is beneath his dignity.
その
You may borrow this book as long as you keep it clean.
わたし
I got my hands quite dirty.
自分
It is an ill bird that fouls its own nest.
タバコ
Cigarette smoke fouls the air in a room.
彼
He blotted his shirt with ink spots.