A2 Collocation Neutral

顔を拭く

kao o fuku

Wipe face

Meaning

To clean one's face with a cloth or tissue.

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Cultural Background

The use of 'oshibori' in restaurants makes this a very common social action.

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Remember the tool

If you are holding a towel, you are {拭|ふ}く-ing.

Meaning

To clean one's face with a cloth or tissue.

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Remember the tool

If you are holding a towel, you are {拭|ふ}く-ing.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

タオルで{顔|かお}を____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {拭|ふ}く

You use a towel to wipe, not wash or see.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

タオルで{顔|かお}を____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {拭|ふ}く

You use a towel to wipe, not wash or see.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but you would say {手|て}を{拭|ふ}く.

Related Phrases

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{顔|かお}を{洗|あら}う

contrast

To wash one's face

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