埃(ほこり)

ほこり
noun
dust
See also: 誇(ほこ)り (pride)
1. dust
Fine dry particles of matter, especially those found on surfaces or in the air.
本棚(ほんだな)に埃(ほこり)がたまっている。
Dust has accumulated on the bookshelf.
埃(ほこり)がたまる = dust accumulates
埃(ほこり)を払(はら)ってから使(つか)ってください。
Please dust it off before using.
埃(ほこり)を払(はら)う = to dust off
工事(こうじ)現場(げんば)は埃(ほこり)っぽい。
The construction site is dusty.
埃(ほこり)っぽい = dusty
引っ越(ひっこ)しの準備(じゅんび)で押(お)し入(い)れを開(あ)けたら、埃(ほこり)だらけだった。
When I opened the closet to prepare for moving, it was covered in dust.
埃(ほこり)だらけ = covered in dust
毎朝(まいあさ)棚(たな)の埃(ほこり)を払(はら)ってから仕事(しごと)を始(はじ)めるのが習慣(しゅうかん)になっている。
It has become my habit to dust the shelves every morning before starting work.

Usage: 埃(ほこり) specifically refers to dust particles, not general dirt.

Common patterns

Homophone: 誇(ほこ)り (pride) - same pronunciation but different kanji

Related Words

Compare: 垢(あか) (dirt)
Compare: 砂(すな)ぼこり (swirling dust)
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Added 2026.1.13 0:37 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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