Word details
いじる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word いじる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to finger; to touch; to play with; to fiddle with; to toy with
Examples
その鍵をいじるな！
Don't play with that key!
2
いじる only
to make changes to; to tinker with; to tamper with
Examples
書類は勝手にいじられた形跡があった。
The documents were tampered with.
3
いじる only
to dabble in; to do as a hobby; to play around with
Examples
子供がおもちゃをカチャカチャいじっている。
The kid is clanging away with his toy.
4
いじる only; Colloquial
to tease; to make fun of
Examples
ポールはいつも女性の体を弄っている。
Paul is always groping women.
5
まさぐる only
to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
弄
play with, tamper, trifle with
7 strokesGrade 8
On
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Kun
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