Word details
吹く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 吹く.
Dictionary
Entry
Intransitive verb
to blow (of the wind)
Transitive verb
to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to blow on (hot tea, candles, etc.); to puff
Transitive verb
to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to whistle (a tune)
Transitive verb; Intransitive verb
to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout; to spew; to puff out
Transitive verb; Intransitive verb
to sprout; to put forth (buds)
Transitive verb; Intransitive verb
to appear (on the surface); to form; to be coated with (powder, rust, etc.)
Slang; Intransitive verb
to burst out laughing; to burst into laughter
Transitive verb
to brag; to talk big
Transitive verb
to smelt; to mint
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke
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