1To peel off or come off — used when paint or a surface layer flakes or wears away.
古い自転車の塗装がはげてきた。
The paint on the old bicycle has started to peel off.
机の角はよくはげる部分だ。
The corners of a desk are parts that often come off.
長年の使用でロゴがはげて読めなくなった。
After years of use, the logo peeled away and became unreadable.
2To fade or discolor — used when colors or patterns lose their intensity or change.
日光で布の色がはげてしまった。
The fabric's color faded because of sunlight.
洗濯を繰り返すうちにプリントがはげてきた。
After repeated washing, the print started to fade.