煽る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 煽る
1
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.)
2
to flap (in the wind)
3
to instigate; to stir up; to incite; to agitate
Examples
アメリカほど愛国心を煽る国はあるでしょうか。
Does any other country fan the flames of patriotism as much as America?
彼の言葉は私の闘争心をあおった。
His words aroused my competitive spirit.
4
to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something)
5
to take a photo from a low angle
6
to tailgate
Kanji in this Word
煽
14 strokes
Meanings
fan
flap
instigate
agitate
bolster up
gulp down
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あお.る
おだ.てる
おこ.る
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