Vocab Info
N2 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
掻くto scratch, to perspire, to shovel, to paddle
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
1.
to scratch
Usually written using kana aloneGodan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
2.
to perspire
Usually written using kana alone,See Also:
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verb
3.
to shovel, to paddle
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
掻く 【かく】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
か
く
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シャベルで車の上の雪を掻く。
Shovel the snow on top of the car. {to scratch, to perspire, to shovel, to paddle}
頭が痒かったので爪で頭を掻きました。
My head was itchy so I scratched it with my nails. {to scratch, to perspire, to shovel, to paddle}
警察:「被害者は寝首を掻かれてしまったようだ…。」
Police: 'It seems the victim was attacked in their sleep...' {to scratch, to perspire, to shovel, to paddle}
独り言:「わざと僕に恥を掻かせたアイツを絶対に許すまい!」
Monologue: 'I'll never forgive the one who deliberately made me embarrassed!' {to scratch, to perspire, to shovel, to paddle}
鰹節を掻くという力を要する作業を、家で一番力がある父に任せました。
I left the task of shaving bonito flakes, which requires strength, to my father, who is the strongest in the house. {to scratch, to perspire, to shovel, to paddle}
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