払 う harau
1. to pay (e.g. money, bill)
2. to brush off; to wipe away; to clear away; to dust off; to cut off (e.g. branches)
3. to drive away (e.g. one's competitors)
4. to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of
5. to pay (e.g. attention); to show (e.g. respect, concern)
6. to make (e.g. effort, sacrifice); to expend; to exert
7. to move out (of one's own place); to vacate
8. to sweep (e.g. one's legs); to knock aside
9. to make a sweeping stroke (in Japanese calligraphy)
10. to reset (an abacus)
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1. Don't want to pay.; Don't want to settle.
1. Looks like paying; Seems like paying
1. Pay (up); Paid (up)
1. Paying in advance; Settling beforehand
1. Don't have to pay.; No need to pay.
1. Please don't pay.; Please don't reimburse.
1. They say (someone) will pay.; It is said (someone) will pay.
1. Seems like (someone) will pay.; Apparently (someone) will pay.
1. Paid; It seems they paid.
1. Paid, apparently.; Seemed to have paid.
1. Pay for me, please.; Let me have it on your tab.
1. To be made to pay; To be forced to pay
1. To have someone pay; To make someone pay