払はらう

1. 1to pay (e.g. money, bill)
2. 2to brush off ; to wipe away ; to clear away ; to dust off ; to cut off (e.g. branches)
3. 3to drive away (e.g. one's competitors)
4. 4to sell off (something unneeded) ; to dispose of
5. 5to pay (e.g. attention) ; to show (e.g. respect, concern)
6. 6to make (e.g. effort, sacrifice) ; to expend ; to exert
7. 7to move out (of one's own place) ; to vacate
8. 8to sweep (e.g. one's legs) ; to knock aside
9. 9to make a sweeping stroke (in Japanese calligraphy)
10. 10to reset (an abacus)

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JMdict entry 1501620 · frequency rank 21. Source and licence.