Word details
かざす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かざす.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft
Examples
記念碑の一番上で禎子が頭の上に金の鶴をかざしている。
On top of the statue, Sadako is holding a golden crane over her head.
2
to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to cover something with something
3
to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
Examples
市長は片手を目にかざした。
The mayor screened his eyes with his hand.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
翳
hold aloft
17 strokes
On
エイ
Kun
かげかげ.るかざ.すきぬがさくも.るくもり
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