1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

   to pay (e.g. money, bill)

   払えるかどうか分からないざます。

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)

Also written 掃う【はらう】harau