拭う

to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame)

Meaning

  1. v5uvt
    to wipe; to mop up
  2. v5uvt
    to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase; to remove

Example sentences

  • She used a damp rag to wipe off the dust.

  • He wiped the sweat from his brow.

  • The mother sponged her sick child's face.