Word details
冒す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 冒す
Dictionary
Entry
1
to brave; to risk; to face; to venture
Examples
喫煙が彼の肺を冒した。
Smoking has affected his lungs.
2
Of a disease, chemical, etc.
to harm; to afflict; to affect
3
to desecrate; to profane
4
to assume (someone else's surname); to take
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
冒
9 strokes
Frequency: 1317
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
risk
face
defy
dare
damage
assume (a name)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おか.す
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