To cause something to become dry by removing its moisture.
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- To remove moisture from an object.
- Used for laundry, hair, and surfaces.
- Indicates intentional action to dry.
概要
「乾かす」は、対象物に含まれる水分を蒸発させたり、拭き取ったりして乾燥させる行為を表す他動詞です。自らの意志で対象を乾燥させる際に用いられます。 2) 使用パターン: 基本的な文型は「AがBを乾かす」です。Bには濡れているもの（服、髪、靴など）が入ります。また、ドライヤーや日光などの手段を伴うことが多いです。 3) 一般的な文脈: 日常生活で最も頻繁に使われるのは、洗髪後に髪を乾かすときや、洗濯物を干して乾かすときです。また、料理で野菜の水分を拭き取る際にも使われます。 4) 類語との比較: 「乾かす」と似た言葉に「干す」があります。「干す」は日光や風に当てるという手段に重点がありますが、「乾かす」は結果として水分がなくなる状態に重点があります。また、「乾燥させる」はより硬い表現で、工業的なプロセスや専門的な文脈で使われることが多いです。
Examples
お風呂のあとに髪を乾かす。
everydayI dry my hair after taking a bath.
この洗濯物を外で乾かしてください。
formalPlease dry this laundry outside.
天気がいいからすぐ乾くよ。
informalIt will dry quickly because the weather is nice.
標本を完全に乾かす必要がある。
academicIt is necessary to dry the specimen completely.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
生乾き
half-dried
速乾
quick-drying
Often Confused With
This is an intransitive verb. It describes the state of something becoming dry on its own, whereas 'kawakasu' requires an agent.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Kawakasu is a standard transitive verb used in both daily and formal settings. It is essential to distinguish it from the intransitive form 'kawaku'. Use it whenever you are performing an action to remove moisture from an item.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up the transitive 'kawakasu' and the intransitive 'kawaku'. Remember that 'kawakasu' is for when you are the one doing the drying. Also, ensure the particle 'o' is used with the object being dried.
Tips
Focus on the intentional action
Remember that 'kawakasu' is transitive. You are actively doing something to make an object dry.
Don't confuse with intransitive 'kawaku'
If you say 'fuku ga kawakasu', it sounds like the clothes are drying something else. Use 'kawaku' for the state of drying.
Importance of drying laundry
In Japan, drying laundry outdoors is very common. The verb 'kawakasu' is essential when discussing household chores.
Word Origin
Derived from the adjective 'kawaku' (dry). The '-asu' suffix turns the state into an active, causative action.
Cultural Context
In Japan, the term is deeply tied to the daily ritual of hanging laundry on balconies. It is a fundamental word for managing household cleanliness.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Kawa' (river/skin) and 'Kasu' (to lend/let). Imagine lending your hair to the sun to take the water away!
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions「乾かす」は他動詞で、人が何かを乾かす行為を表します。一方、「乾く」は自動詞で、洗濯物が自然に乾くなど、状態の変化そのものを表します。
通常、ドライヤーを使って髪を乾かします。タオルで拭いてからドライヤーを使うのが一般的です。
「乾かした」となります。例えば「昨日、洗濯物を乾かしました」のように使います。
はい、言えます。「乾燥機で服を乾かす」という表現は非常に一般的です。
Test Yourself
お風呂のあと、ドライヤーで髪を___。
髪を乾かすのは意図的な動作なので他動詞の「乾かします」を使います。
Score: /1
Summary
To cause something to become dry by removing its moisture.
- To remove moisture from an object.
- Used for laundry, hair, and surfaces.
- Indicates intentional action to dry.
Focus on the intentional action
Remember that 'kawakasu' is transitive. You are actively doing something to make an object dry.
Don't confuse with intransitive 'kawaku'
If you say 'fuku ga kawakasu', it sounds like the clothes are drying something else. Use 'kawaku' for the state of drying.
Importance of drying laundry
In Japan, drying laundry outdoors is very common. The verb 'kawakasu' is essential when discussing household chores.
Examples
4 of 4お風呂のあとに髪を乾かす。
I dry my hair after taking a bath.
この洗濯物を外で乾かしてください。
Please dry this laundry outside.
天気がいいからすぐ乾くよ。
It will dry quickly because the weather is nice.
標本を完全に乾かす必要がある。
It is necessary to dry the specimen completely.
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