かく

掻 く

Common word

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

    to scratch
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 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' ending, transitive verb

    to perspire
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 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' ending, transitive verb

    to shovel, to paddle
    word usually written using kana alone