Japanese Conversation · Level 48
90 words
Japanese word
干す
Pronunciation
Romajihosu
Meaning
- verbdry
Example
洗濯物を干します。sen taku butsu o ho shi ma su
I dry the laundry.
More examples
雨の日は、洗濯物を部屋に干します。ame no hi wa sen taku butsu o heya ni ho shi ma su
On rainy days, I hang the laundry indoors.
Core concept
Describes removing moisture by leaving something exposed to air or sunlight, often while it hangs in an open place.
Common phrases
布団を干すfu ton o ho su
air out bedding
洗濯物を干すsen taku mono o ho su
hang out the laundry
外に干すsoto ni ho su
dry outside
日なたに干すhi na ta ni ho su
dry in the sun
Similar words
乾かすkawakasu: To remove moisture from something, without specifying how it is placed or exposed.
Definition in Japanese
物を日に当てたり風にさらしたりして水分を除く。mono o hi ni a te ta ri fū ni sa ra shi ta ri shi te sui bun o nozo ku
Word origin
干す (hosu) is an old native Japanese verb whose basic meaning is to expose something to air or sunlight and remove its moisture; no component words form it.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 干す (hosu) often describes hanging laundry outside, so the action includes placing it out and letting it dry.