干す
Reading: ほす
Meaning: to dry, to hang out to dry
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Example Sentence
I can hang the laundry outside to dry.
Usage Notes
Used for drying things in the sun or air, especially laundry. Different from 乾く (to dry naturally) as this implies intentional drying.
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