水をかける【みずをかける】
Frequency rank: 18,963. – 19,049.
- to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to squirt water on
- to hinder; to hamper; to stifle; to throw cold water onidiomatic expressionsee also 水をさす
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Ichidan verb
Generated: This meaning refers to the physical action of applying water to an object or surface, often for purposes like watering plants or cleaning.
Generated: This meaning is used metaphorically to describe actions that discourage or obstruct progress or enthusiasm.