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払う

はらう

to pay

Pronunciation

Definitions

MM - #2095 Common N4
Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

1. To pay (e.g. money, bill)

2. To brush off; To wipe away; To clear away; To dust off; To cut off (e.g. branches)

3. To drive away (e.g. one's competitors)

4. To sell off (something unneeded); To dispose of

5. To pay (e.g. attention); To show (e.g. respect, concern)

6. To make (e.g. effort, sacrifice); To expend; To exert

7. To move out (of one's own place); To vacate

8. To sweep (e.g. one's legs); To knock aside

9. To make a sweeping stroke (in Japanese calligraphy)

10. To reset (an abacus)

MM - #2095 Common N4

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