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げる

rarely used kanji formusually written using kana aloneIchidan verbverb (generic)intransitive verb

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Meanings

  • to peel off, to come off, to flake off, to be worn off
  • to fade, to discolor, to discolour

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Example sentences

かべのペンキがはげている

The paint on the wall is peeling off.

長年ながねん使つかったテーブルの表面ひょうめんはげてしまった

The surface of the table I've used for many years has worn off.

日焼ひやけした皮膚ひふはげはじめた

The sunburned skin started to peel off.

きんメッキがはげると、した金属きんぞくえてくる。

When the gold plating wears off, the metal underneath becomes visible.

長期間ちょうきかん使用しようにより塗装とそうはげ製品せいひん耐久性たいきゅうせい問題もんだいしょうじた。

Due to long-term use, the coating peeled off and problems arose with the product's durability.