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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'su' ending
to ruin one's reputation in later life;to tarnish one's twilight years
Other forms
晩節を穢す 【ばんせつをけがす】 (search-only kanji form) · 晩節をけがす 【ばんせつをけがす】 (search-only kanji form)
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Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to pollute;to contaminate;to soil;to make dirty;to stain
その本を汚さないように扱ってくれるなら、貸してあげるよ。
You may borrow this book as long as you keep it clean.
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Godan verb with 'su' endingtransitive verb
to disgrace;to dishonour;to dishonor;to defile
esp. けがす
あんな行動は彼の体面を汚すものだ。
Such behavior is beneath his dignity.
Other forms
穢す 【よごす】
