Vocabulary

What does こす (kosu) mean?

こす means to strain, filter (water).

Quick facts
Readingこす
Romajikosu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
こす
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkosu

to strain, filter (water)

Example sentences

  • Filter the water through cloth to remove impurities.

  • Coffee is brewed by straining it through a filter.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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