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JLPT N3 Intermediate

埃

「ほこり」

Fine dust or powder that accumulates on surfaces or floats in the air.

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ほこり common
ホコリ common
Noun

Dust

Refers to the fluffy accumulation of lint, fabric fibers, and microscopic particles found on indoor surfaces.

Example

この 空気清浄機 は 、 目 に 見えない 細かい ホコリ まで 除去 します 。

This air purifier removes even fine invisible dust.

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埃 (ほこり)
ほこり
Fine dust or powder that accumulates on surfaces or floats in the air.
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