Japanese

あせをながす
Meaning: to work hard; to exert oneself; to wash off sweat
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 汗を流す 汗を流さない
Polite 汗を流します 汗を流しません
Past 汗を流した 汗を流さなかった
Polite + Past 汗を流しました 汗を流しませんでした
Te-form 汗を流して 汗を流さなくて
Potential 汗を流せる 汗を流せない
Passive 汗を流される 汗を流されない
Causative 汗を流させる 汗を流させない
Imperative 汗を流せ 汗を流すな

Handwriting

汗
を
流
す

Example

He is working hard late into the night every day to make the project a success.

Usage Notes

Often used metaphorically for working hard or putting in effort. Literally can also mean washing oneself after sweating.

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