棹さす【さおさす】
- to pole (a boat); to punt (a boat)
- to swim with (the tide); to go with (the flow, the times, etc.)
- to go against (the tide, the flow, etc.)
Godan verb with 'su' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This meaning refers to the action of using a long pole to propel a boat in water, typically in shallow areas where oars would be ineffective. It often denotes a physical movement to steer or navigate a vessel.
Generated: This meaning conveys the idea of adapting to circumstances or going along with current trends or popular opinions, much like how one might move along with the water's natural flow.
Generated: This meaning describes the act of resisting or opposing prevailing trends or popular opinion, similar to fighting against the current of a river.