Japanese

れる

うすよごれる
Meaning: to become slightly dirty, to look dingy, to be soiled
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 薄汚れる 薄汚れない
Polite 薄汚れます 薄汚れません
Past 薄汚れた 薄汚れなかった
Polite + Past 薄汚れました 薄汚れませんでした
Te-form 薄汚れて 薄汚れなくて
Potential 薄汚れられる 薄汚れられない
Passive 薄汚れられる 薄汚れられない
Causative 薄汚れさせる 薄汚れさせない
Imperative 薄汚れろ 薄汚れるな

Handwriting

薄
汚
れ
る

Example

The wall is slightly dirty because it has been used for many years.

Usage Notes

Describes something that has become somewhat dirty or has a dingy appearance, often over time or through use.

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