乾く

かわく
JLPT:N4
Frequency:

1to become dry; to dry (naturally); also used for becoming thirsty (e.g. 'throat dries') — intransitive

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

洗濯物が午後の陽でよく乾いた。

The laundry dried well in the afternoon sun.

ペンキが乾くまで触らないでください。

Please don't touch it until the paint dries.

長い話をして喉が乾いた。

After talking for a long time, I got thirsty.

台所の布巾は湿ったままだと臭くなるので、よく乾かす。

Kitchen cloths smell if left damp, so dry them well.

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