干す
ほす
hosu
VocabularyLevel 71 - JLPT N2

Meaning

to air

to dry · to drink up

Signification

aérer

sécher · Boire

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 干す (ほす) means 'to air'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to air.

Example Sentences

晴れた日に布団を干すと気持ちがいい。

はれたひにふとんをほすときもちがいい。

It feels great to air out the futon on a sunny day.

C'est agréable d'aérer le futon par une journée ensoleillée.

洗濯物を外に干すのを忘れないでください。

せんたくものをそとにほすのをわすれないでください。

Please don't forget to hang the laundry outside.

N'oubliez pas d'étendre le linge dehors.

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