1
to 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
to brush off;to wipe away;to clear away;to dust off;to cut off (e.g. branches)
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
to drive away (e.g. one's competitors)
4
to sell off (something unneeded);to dispose of
5
to pay (e.g. attention);to show (e.g. respect, concern)
6
to make (e.g. effort, sacrifice);to expend;to exert
7
to move out (of one's own place);to vacate
8
to sweep (e.g. one's legs);to knock aside
9
to make a sweeping stroke (in Japanese calligraphy)
10
to reset (an abacus)
Other forms
掃う 【はらう】 (rarely used kanji form)