乾く

かわく
JLPT:N4
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1To become dry — moisture leaves something that was wet or damp, usually through natural evaporation. Intransitive; also used for a throat becoming parched (のどが乾く).

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Examples

洗濯物が風でよく乾いた。

The laundry dried nicely in the wind.

ペンキが乾くまで壁に触らないでください。

Please don't touch the wall until the paint dries.

長い距離を走って喉が乾いた。

I ran a long distance and got thirsty.

冬は空気が乾くので、肌の手入れが欠かせない。

The air gets dry in winter, so skin care is essential.

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