払う

verb (godan)はらう · harau

1. Englishto pay (e.g. money, bill)

   • 払えるかどうか分からないざます。I'm not sure I can afford it.

2. Englishto brush off; to wipe away; to clear away; to dust off

   • ジャックはブラシで上着のほこりを払った。Jack brushed the dust off his coat.

3. Englishto drive away (e.g. one's competitors)

4. Englishto sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of

5. Englishto pay (e.g. attention); to show (e.g. respect, concern)

6. Englishto make (e.g. effort, sacrifice); to expend; to exert

7. Englishto move out (of one's own place); to vacate

8. Englishto sweep (e.g. one's legs); to knock aside

9. Englishto make a sweeping stroke (in Japanese calligraphy)

10. Englishto reset (an abacus)

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