JLPT N3 Intermediate
干す
To dry or air out; to sideline or blacklist.
Readings
Other forms
干します polite form
干して te-form
干した past tense
干さない negative
干される passive
1 Verb (transitive)
To dry" / "To air out
Describes the act of exposing items to air, wind, or sunlight to remove moisture, commonly used for laundry and bedding.
Example
この 魚 は 干す と 美味しく なり ます 。
This fish becomes delicious when it's dried.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To sideline" / "To leave out
Refers to depriving someone of work, roles, or opportunities, effectively isolating them socially or professionally.
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