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Word of the Day - haoru

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Word of the Day:

haoru

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

to put on; to slip on

Japanese characters:

羽織る (はおる)

Example:

Samukatta node, seetaa no ue ni uwagi o haotta.
寒かったので、セーターの上に上着を羽織った。

Translation:

Since it was chilly, I put on a coat over the sweater.

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