- to draw; to paint; to sketchsee also
- to depict; to describeonly applies to えがく
- to picture in one's mind; to imagine
- to form a certain shape (e.g. path of an action, appearance of an object, etc.)
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
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- to draw; to paint; to sketch
- to depict; to describe
- to picture in one's mind; to imagine
- to form a certain shape (e.g. path of an action, appearance of an object, etc.)
This meaning refers to physically creating an image or design on a surface using pencils, paints, or other art tools.
In this sense, 描く means to portray something in words, providing a detailed description or representation.
This usage involves the mental act of creating a visual representation or scenario in one's mind.
This meaning refers to creating a specific form or shape, whether it's a path, appearance, or any other aspect.
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To draw or paint, typically referring to creating visual art.
Refers to a figure or diagram, often used in technical contexts or to represent data visually.
Refers to the description of something, often used in literature or art to detail characteristics.
To imagine or envision something that is not present or that does not physically exist.
To form or shape something, often used in relation to creating physical or abstract forms.
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2. Draw a boomerang shape on the card with a pen. Cut out the boomerang you've drawn.
60,000 lucky number request: I got a request to draw an illustration for the site of Beikyu, who hit the lucky number, "Standing By A Little Maple Tree".
For example, vervet monkeys learn to use a certain call in the presence of circling eagles, who prey on the monkeys.
The next day at the newspaper office he drew a bun which contained a dachshund inside - not a dachshund sausage, but a dachshund.