汚す
N3よごす
[yogosu]
Meanings
1.GodanTransitive
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to make dirty; to stain
2.GodanTransitive
to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor; to defile
Examples
工場の廃水で川を汚してはいけない。
You must not pollute the river.
不正は会社の名声を汚す行為だ。
Misconduct is an act that dishonours the company's reputation.
服を汚さないように注意してください。
Please be careful not to stain your clothes.