Word details

かき撫でる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かき撫でる.

Dictionary

Entry

かき撫でる掻き撫でるかきなでるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #152569
1

to smooth with the hand; to stroke; to comb (down)

2

to strum (a stringed instrument); to pluck

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

stroke, pat, smooth down

15 strokesFrequency 2,402Grade 9

On

Kun

な.でる

Nanori

なでなでし

scratch, rake, comb, paddle, behead

11 strokes

On

ソウ

Kun

か.く

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