What does 汚す mean?
汚す is a Japanese verb meaning “to pollute, to make dirty” in English. It can also be translated as “to disgrace” depending on context. It is written as 汚す in kanji, よごす in hiragana, and yogosu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その本を汚さないように扱ってくれるなら、貸してあげるよ。
You may borrow this book as long as you keep it clean.
あんな行動は彼の体面を汚すものだ。
Such behavior is beneath his dignity.