Word details
ぶつける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ぶつける.
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Entry
1
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to knock; to run (into); to crash (into)
Examples
彼は頭を棚に強くぶつけて大きなこぶを作った。
He banged his head against a shelf and got a big lump.
2
to throw (at); to fling (at); to hurl (at)
Examples
私に泥をぶつけて、泥だらけになった。
He threw mud at me and made me dirty.
3
to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings); to throw (a question at someone)
Examples
選挙民は投票によって不満をぶつけています。
Voters are taking out their frustrations at the polls.
4
to pit (someone) against; to set against; to match against; to put up against
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