Vocab Info

N2 う-verb (す), Transitive verb

()(まわ)to stir up, to churn, to ransack, to disturb

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (す), Transitive verb

      1.

      to stir, to churn, to poke (a fire), to disturb (water)

    2. う-verb (す), Transitive verb

      2.

      to rummage around

    3. う-verb (す), Transitive verb

      3.

      to throw into confusion, to throw into chaos, to disturb

    All Forms

    かき回す 【かきまわす】掻き回す 【かきまわす】掻きまわす 【かきまわす】搔き回す 【かきまわす】

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    Examples

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      部長(ぶちょう)問題(もんだい)発言(はつげん)会議(かいぎ)()(まわ)した。

      The manager's controversial remarks stirred up the meeting.

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      ()湯船(ゆぶね)のお()をグルグルと()(まわ)

      I disturb the bath water with my hand.

      • N2

      泥棒(どろぼう)(いえ)(なか)()(まわ)されてしまいました。

      My house was ransacked by a thief.

      • N2

      スプーンで()(まわ)さないと紅茶(こうちゃ)(なか)砂糖(さとう)はなかなか()けない。

      If you don't stir it with a spoon, the sugar in the tea won't dissolve easily.

      • N2

      (たし)かに新人(しんじん)のボスへの発言(はつげん)()()(まわ)しましたが、彼女(かのじょ)発言(はつげん)核心(かくしん)をついていました。

      Indeed, the newcomer's remarks to the boss stirred up the scene, but her remarks hit the nail on the head.

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