JLPT N3 Intermediate
汚れ
Physical dirt, stains, or grime, as well as metaphorical impurity or corruption.
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1 Noun
Dirt
Refers to physical grime, stains, or accumulated dust that mars the appearance of an object or surface.
Example
シャツ に コーヒー の 汚れ が ついて しまっ た 。
I got a coffee stain on my shirt.
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2 Noun
Impurity
Denotes abstract corruption, moral blemish, or the loss of innocence affecting one’s reputation or spirit.
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