かく

Frequency rank: 4,543. – 4,546. (for form 掻く: 3,338. – 3,339.)
    Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
  1. to scratchword usually written using kana alone
  2. to perspireword usually written using kana alonesee also
  3. to shovel; to paddleword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • かくFrequency rank: 4,543. – 4,546.
  • く【かく】Frequency rank: 3,338. – 3,339.
  • く【かく】Frequency rank: 34,521. – 34,899.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to scratch
    2. This meaning refers to the action of using a sharp or pointed object to remove surface material or mark a surface. It can also imply relief of an itch.
    He has been scratched by an insect and is scratching his back.
    The cat is playing by scratching at the ball.
  2. to perspire
    3. This meaning refers to the act of sweating, usually as a response to heat or physical exertion.
    It was a hot day, so he perspired a lot.
    After exercising, she had perspiration on her forehead.
  3. to shovel; to paddle
    4. This meaning indicates the action of moving materials, such as snow or sand, using a shovel, or can refer to the action of paddling in water.
    He is using a shovel to dig through the snow.
    They are paddling in the lake with a canoe.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to scratchscratchingperspirationto shovel with a spadeto paddle in the seato scratch one's headかくんto scratch (as in movement or sound)to shovel dirtto perspireto shovel snow
Example sentences
9 results
1. 。
There's no telling when she'll stab you in the back.
Tatoeba
2. 、。
He has a habit of scratching his back and biting his nails.
Tatoeba
3. 。
He has the habit of scratching his head.
Tatoeba
4. 。
You should try not to scratch your insect bites.
Tatoeba
5. とむトム。
I heard Tom snoring during the class.
Tatoeba
6. 。
The sociologist has a habit of scratching his back.
Tatoeba
7. 。
Bears often scratch their backs on the bark of trees.
Tatoeba
8. 。
She scratched her head.
Tatoeba
9. 。
Tatoeba
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