JLPT N3

dirty; pollute; disgrace

Item 420 of 446 | 8 strokes | Radical: Multiple radicals

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiきたな・い、け が・す、けが・ らわしい、けが ・れる、よご・ す、よご・れる

Mnemonic

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Example Words

汚染 (おせん) pollution; contamination
汚れる (よごれる) to become dirty
汚い (きたない) dirty; unclean | disordered; messy