掻く
- Common
- Godan verb with 'ku' ending
- transitive verb
掻く
Common
Godan
Transitive
1
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
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
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to perspire
See also:
汗をかく (あせをかく)
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
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to shovel;to paddle
Other forms
搔く 【かく】 (search-only kanji form)