1.
dirt, stain, filth, grime
An unwanted mark, spot, or substance that makes something dirty.
汚れが目立つ。
The stain is noticeable.
服の汚れを落とす。
To remove stains from clothes.
白いシャツに汚れがついてしまった。
A stain got on my white shirt.
この洗剤は頑固な汚れもよく落ちる。
This detergent removes even stubborn stains well.
台所の汚れがひどかったので、一日かけて掃除した。
The kitchen was so dirty that I spent a whole day cleaning it.
NOUN FORM of 汚れる (to get dirty).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 汚れを落とす (remove stains)
- 汚れがつく (get dirty, stain)
- 汚れを取る (remove dirt)
- 汚れが目立つ (stain is noticeable)
- 頑固な汚れ (stubborn stain)
RELATED:
- 汚れる (to get dirty - intransitive verb)
- 汚す (to make dirty - transitive verb)
- 汚い (dirty - adjective)
- シミ (stain - especially on fabric)