撫でる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 撫でる
1
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to pat; to rub
Examples
母はため息をつきながら、高校一年生にもなった息子の頭をがしがしと撫でた。
Mom sighed, and tousled the hair of her first-year high school son's head.
2
to comb (hair); to smooth down
Kanji in this Word
撫
15 strokes
Frequency: 2402
Grade 9
Meanings
stroke
pat
smooth down
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブ
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.でる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なで
なでし
む
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