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あせ
JLPT:N3
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1Sweat; perspiration produced by the body (liquid released from the skin due to heat, exercise, or nervousness).

Noun

Examples

暑くて汗が止まらない。

It's so hot I can't stop sweating.

運動すると大量の汗をかく。

When I exercise I sweat a lot.

緊張すると手に汗をかく。

My palms get sweaty when I'm nervous.

シャツに汗のシミができた。

A sweat stain formed on my shirt.

2Moisture; condensation that appears on surfaces (not necessarily bodily sweat, but similar moisture/condensation).

Noun

Examples

朝、窓に汗がついていた。

In the morning there was condensation on the window.

冷蔵庫から出した果物に汗がにじんでいる。

There is moisture on the fruit taken out of the fridge.

3Internet slang interjection expressing awkwardness, embarrassment, or a sheepish 'oops' — often written as '(汗)'.

InterjectionInternet Slang

Examples

遅れてすみません…(汗)

Sorry I'm late... (awkward/embarrassed).

会議の資料を忘れた…(汗)

I forgot the meeting materials... (oops).

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