Moto 元

払う (はらう)to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away

  1. to pay (e.g. money, bill)Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
  2. to brush off; to wipe away; to clear awayGodan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
  3. to drive away (e.g. one's competitors)Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
  4. to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose ofGodan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
  5. to pay (e.g. attention); to show (e.g. respect, concern)Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb
  6. to make (e.g. effort, sacrifice); to expend; to exertGodan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

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