Translation and Meaning of: 干す - hosu

The word 「干す」 (hosu) is a Japanese verb that primarily means "to dry" or "to spread something out to dry." This term is widely used in daily activities such as drying clothes outdoors and dehydrating food. The action of "drying" in a literal context represents the subtlety of Japanese life where nature and climate intertwine with culture and daily habits.

Etymologically, 「干す」 is composed of a single Kanji: 「干」. This kanji character consists of 3 strokes and is associated with the meaning of "to dry" or "to drain." The earliest records of the use of 「干」 can be found in ancient Chinese documents, where it also shares the sense of "to dry." Comparing with the phonetic aspect, the verb in hiragana form, 「ほす」 (hosu), maintains the simple and direct sound characteristic of the Japanese language.

Curiously, 「干す」 is a word that can also be used in figurative contexts. For example, it can mean "to put an end to" or "to exhaust" something, like resources, energy, or even time. Additionally, in Japanese culture, drying food in the sun, such as fish, is a traditional process that enhances flavor and is considered a valued culinary technique.

In daily life in Japan, the expression 「洗濯物を干す」 (sentakumono o hosu) is commonly heard, meaning "to dry washed clothes." This practice is still quite common due to environmental awareness and the energy efficiency of Japanese culture, preferring natural methods over an electric dryer. These cultural nuances reflect the close relationship of the Japanese people with the environment and the elements of nature.

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Verb conjugation of 干す

• 干す - basic form
• 干さない - Negative
• 干した - Past
• 干して - Imperativo
• 干せる - Potential
• 干される - passive

Synonyms and similar words

• 干し (hoshi) - dehydration, drying
• 乾かす (kawakasu) - dry, to dry
• 乾燥する (kansou suru) - dry, dehydrate (process)
• 乾く (kawaku) - to dry, to be dry (state)
• 乾燥させる (kansou saseru) - cause drying, make dry

干す

Romaji: hosu
Kana: ほす
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: ir ao ar; secar; Desiclar; drenar (desligar)

Meaning in English: to air;to dry;to desiccate;to drain (off);to drink up

Definition: Remove the moisture and dry.

Example Sentences - (干す) hosu

See below some example sentences:

洗濯物を干すのはいい運動になる。

Sentaku mono wo hosu no wa ii undou ni naru

Hanging clothes out to dry is good exercise.

Drying clothes is good exercise.

• 洗濯物 - clothes to wash
• を - object particle
• 干す - secar
• のは - Topic particle
• いい - good
• 運動 - exercício
• に - target particle
• なる - tornar-se

干し物を外に干しています。

Hoshimono wo soto ni hoshite imasu

I'm hanging my clothes to dry outside.

Dry food is dry outside.

• 干し物 - clothes hanging to dry
• を - object particle
• 外に - fora
• 干しています - hanging to dry