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 readings
Kanji used
Pitch accent
よごす
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.