Harau

JLPT N4

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払う (Harau) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to pay (e.g. money, bill), to brush off, to wipe away, to clear away”.

Meanings

  1. godan verb, transitive verbto pay (e.g. money, bill)
  2. godan verb, transitive verbto brush off; to wipe away; to clear away; to dust off; to cut off (e.g. branches)
  3. godan verb, transitive verbto drive away (e.g. one's competitors)
  4. godan verb, transitive verbto sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of
  5. godan verb, transitive verbto pay (e.g. attention); to show (e.g. respect, concern)
  6. godan verb, transitive verbto make (e.g. effort, sacrifice); to expend; to exert

Examples

  • I'll take care of the bill.

  • Please bill us separately.

  • Let me pick up the check.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 払う

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