Translation and Meaning of: 汚れる - kegareru
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 汚れる (kegareru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kegareru
Kana: けがれる
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: get dirty; become dirty
Meaning in English: to get dirty;to become dirty
Definition: Dirty something or a place.
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Explanation and Etymology - (汚れる) kegareru
The Japanese verb 「汚れる」(kegareru) means "to get dirty" or "to become impure." This word is composed of 「汚」, which can be interpreted as "to dirty" or "to pollute," and the verb 「れる」, which indicates a passive or reflexive form in Japanese. The combination of the two parts suggests the action of something becoming impure or dishonored by itself. This verb is often used in contexts focused on both physical dirt and moral or spiritual impurities.
The etymology of the verb begins with the kanji「汚」(kegare), which has as its radical water, represented by the left part, and its meaning encompasses not only visible dirt but also the idea of a stain that can be applied in abstract contexts, such as reputation or spirit. The right part of the kanji represents the sound and contributes to the overall semantic composition. The suffix「れる」serves to express that the action occurs spontaneously or unintentionally, reinforcing the idea that the dirt or impurity is not entirely deliberate.
Historically, the concept of "kegare" is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and religion, especially in Shinto, where purity is a central value. Impurities can arise from various sources, such as death, illness, or social taboos. The practice of purification rituals is common and aims to restore balance and order. Over time, this notion has expanded its meaning to encompass aspects of human behavior and morality, representing situations of shame or dishonor.
It is interesting to note that「汚れる」has variations in usage, such as the transitive form「汚す」(kegasu), which means "to intentionally soil" something. The word reflects the rich nuances that Japanese culture associates with purity and contamination, both physically and spiritually, and remains relevant in contemporary discussions about morality and ethical conduct. Thus, when learning or using these terms, it is essential to consider the cultural and historical context, something that can deeply enrich the understanding of the Japanese language.
Verbal conjugation of 汚れる
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 汚れる (kegareru)
- 汚れます - Polite form
- 汚れる - Neutral form
- 汚れた - Simple past
- 汚れている - Present continuous
- 汚れました - Polite past
- 汚れています - Polite Gift
Synonyms and similar words
- 汚くなる (kitanakunaru) - Become dirty
- 汚くなす (kitanakunasu) - Make something dirty
- 汚くする (kitanakusuru) - Do something dirty
- 汚す (yogosu) - Pollute, contaminate
- 不潔になる (fuketsu ni naru) - Become unhygienic
- 不潔にする (fuketsu ni suru) - Doing something unhygienic
- 不浄になる (fujou ni naru) - Become unclean
- 不浄にする (fujou ni suru) - Doing something impure
- 穢れる (kegaru) - Maculate, to contaminate (in the sense of purity)
- 穢くなる (kegarunaru) - Become tainted
- 穢くする (kegarusuru) - Maculate, to make something unclean.
- 穢す (kegasu) - Profane, tarnish, make dirty
- 汚れ (kegare) - Filth, dirt, impurity
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: けがれる kegareru
How to Write in Japanese - (汚れる) kegareru
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (汚れる) kegareru:
Example Sentences - (汚れる) kegareru
Below are some example sentences:
Kono shatsu wa sugu ni yogoreru
This shirt dirty quickly.
This shirt gets dirty immediately.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- シャツ - noun meaning "shirt"
- は - topic particle that indicates that the subject of the sentence is "this shirt"
- すぐに - adverb that means "immediately" or "quickly"
- 汚れる - verb that means "to become dirty" or "to stain"
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