The act or result of making something dirty or soiling; a noun sometimes used as a suffix indicating that something is soiled or stained (used in some cooking contexts).
子どもが服に泥の汚しを作ってしまった。
The child made a muddy stain on their clothes.
作業中は服の汚しに注意してください。
Be careful about soiling your clothes while working.
このソースは簡単に汚しがつくから、エプロンをして作業しよう。
This sauce soils easily, so let's cook with an apron on.
Shame, disgrace, or dishonor; used to indicate a blemish on reputation (somewhat literary or archaic flavor).
あの事件は家の名誉に汚しを残した。
That incident left a stain on the family's honor.
戦いに敗れたことが一族の汚しとなったと語られた。
It was said that their defeat in battle became a disgrace for the clan.
A culinary preparation: finely chopped fish, shellfish, or vegetables dressed with miso or other seasonings (a regional dish/term).
この店の名物は白身魚の汚しだ。味噌で和えてご飯に合う。
This shop's specialty is a white-fish 'yogoshi' dressed with miso — it goes well with rice.
田舎の家庭料理では、貝の汚しを酒の肴にすることが多い。
In rural home cooking, a seasoned chopped shellfish 'yogoshi' is often served as a snack with sake.