はげる

(2 entries)
Alternative writings: 剥げる, 剝げる
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

To peel off or come off — used when paint or a surface layer flakes or wears away.

Ru-VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

古い自転車の塗装がはげてきた。

The paint on the old bicycle has started to peel off.

机の角はよくはげる部分だ。

The corners of a desk are parts that often come off.

長年の使用でロゴがはげて読めなくなった。

After years of use, the logo peeled away and became unreadable.

2

To fade or discolor — used when colors or patterns lose their intensity or change.

Ru-VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

日光で布の色がはげてしまった。

The fabric's color faded because of sunlight.

洗濯を繰り返すうちにプリントがはげてきた。

After repeated washing, the print started to fade.

Masu-Formはげます
Nai-Formはげない
Ta-Formはげた
Te-Formはげて
Ba-Formはげれば
Volitional Formはげよう
Imperative Formはげろ
Potential Formはげられる
Passive Formはげられる
Causative Formはげさせる
Causative Passive Formはげさせられる