(あら)

あら
noun
fault, defect, flaw
1. fault, defect, flaw
An imperfection or mistake.
(ひと)(あら)(さが)す。
To look for faults in others.
Common expression
(あら)目立(めだ)つ。
The flaws are noticeable.
計画(けいかく)(あら)指摘(してき)する。
To point out the flaws in the plan.
(あら)(さが)しばかりしないで。
Stop just looking for faults.
仕事(しごと)(あら)()えてきた。
The flaws in the work became visible.
(あら)()ないように()をつける。
Be careful not to let flaws show.
(かれ)(あら)()つけた。
I found his flaw.
2. rough part, coarse part
The unrefined or rough portion of something.
(さかな)(あら)出汁(だし)()る。
To make stock from fish trimmings.
(こめ)(あら)()(のぞ)く。
To remove the coarse parts from the rice.
野菜(やさい)(あら)()る。
To remove the rough parts of the vegetables.
大根(だいこん)(あら)丁寧(ていねい)()(のぞ)く。
To carefully remove the coarse parts from the daikon.
(さかな)(あら)使(つか)った味噌汁(みそしる)はとてもおいしい。
Miso soup made with fish trimmings is very delicious.

(あら) refers to faults or rough parts.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • (あら)(さが)す (to look for faults)
  • (あら)()える (flaws become visible)
  • (あら)(さが)し (fault-finding)

RELATED WORDS:

  • (あら)い: rough, coarse (adjective)
  • 欠点(けってん): fault, shortcoming
  • 粗末(そまつ): poor quality, crude