Meaning of 掻く in Japanese

  1. Words

Definition of 掻く

  1. (v5k, vt) to scratch

    蚊に刺されたところをかいちゃだめだよ。はれちゃうから。
    Don't scratch your mosquito bite. It'll get inflamed.

  2. to perspire →Related words: 汗をかく

    先生の言葉でメアリーは冷や汗をかいた。
    The teacher's words put Mary in a cold sweat.

  3. to shovel; to paddle

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