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Meanings

sprinkle
splash

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そそ.ぐ

Common Words

灌ぐ
潅ぐ
濺ぐ
漑ぐ
そぐ
Godan verb
Freq #2140
1

Transitive verb

to pour (into)

Examples
私はビニール袋にワインを注ぎ、それからそれを氷水に付けた。
I poured the wine in a plastic bag and then dipped it in ice water.
2

Transitive verb

to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to pour onto; to spray

3

Transitive verb

to shed (tears)

4

Transitive verb

to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to fix (one's eyes) on

Examples
彼は友人を助けることに全力を注いだ
He concentrated his energies on helping his friend.
5

Intransitive verb

to flow into (e.g. of a river); to run into; to drain into

Examples
川は山から下って湾に注いでいる
The river descends from the mountains to the bay below.
ミシシッピ川はメキシコ湾に注いでいる
The Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
6

Intransitive verb

to fall (of rain, snow); to pour down

Examples
その部屋には日光がさんさんと注いでいた
The room was bathed in sunshine.
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