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汚損 (おそん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
staining ; soiling ; defacing ; damaging
Refers to making something dirty, stained, or damaged in appearance, often used for documents, surfaces, or reputations. Can be used both transitively and intransitively with する.
The wall was defaced with graffiti.
Kanji 汚 dirty, pollute, disgrace 損 damage, loss, disadvantage Similar words 汚よご す 汚す is a more common, everyday verb for making something dirty or staining. 汚損 is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts, emphasizing damage or defacement.
破は 損そん 破損 refers to physical breakage or damage, while 汚損 specifically involves staining, soiling, or defacement.
Etymology Compound of 汚 (お, 'dirt, stain') and 損 (そん, 'damage, loss'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys the idea of damage through soiling or defacement.
