Shirabe
口 を 拭う
English jmdict
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'u' ending idiomatic expression to feign innocence;to feign ignorance
from wiping one's mouth and feigning innocence after sneaking a bite of food
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'u' ending to wipe one's mouth

拭うぬぐう

Common Godan Transitive
English jmdict
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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to wipe;to mop up
彼は額の汗を拭った。
He wiped the sweat from his brow.
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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.);to dispel (e.g. shame);to erase;to remove