乾かす

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 乾かす is read かわかす.
• Basic usage: It is a transitive verb meaning to dry something or let it become dry.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Drying shoes
  • 靴を乾かす: drying washed shoes in a sunny place.
• Completion before the next action
  • 絵の具を乾かしてから: letting the paint dry before applying the next color.