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拭う
ぬぐう
godan verb
transitive 他動詞
Meanings
1
to wipe
2
to mop up
3
to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.)
4
to dispel (e.g. shame)
5
to erase
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More words with
拭
手拭い
てぬぐい ·
(hand) towel
N2
拭く
ふく ·
to wipe
N3
払拭
ふっしょく ·
wiping out
Full entry on Jisho