いじる

弄 る

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to finger, to touch, to play with, to fiddle with, to toy with
    word usually written using kana alone

    • その鍵をいじるな！
      Don't play with that key!

  2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to make changes to, to tinker with, to tamper with
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 書類は勝手にいじられた形跡があった。
      The documents were tampered with.

  3. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to dabble in, to do as a hobby, to play around with
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 子供がおもちゃをカチャカチャいじっている。
      The kid is clanging away with his toy.

  4. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to tease, to make fun of
    word usually written using kana alone
    colloquial

    • ポールはいつも女性の体を弄っている。
      Paul is always groping women.

  5. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, transitive verb

    to grope, to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
    word usually written using kana alone