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水を向ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 水を向ける.
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1
Idiomatic expression
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information
Examples
「きれいな宝石ですね」、適当な話題かどうかわからないが、とりあえずそう水を向けてみた。
"Pretty gem, isn't it?" Not knowing if it was a suitable subject or not, but anyway I tried to get her interest that way.
2
(for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them
3
to offer water before a grave
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