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撫で回す (なでまわす) — to pat (e.g. dog) | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji Vocab
撫で回す

撫で回す

撫なで回まわす

to pat (e.g. dog)

Kanji Vocab Daily Life Animals26 strokes

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なで回す

なでまわす

Verb

1.

to pat (e.g. dog), to rub, to stroke, to fondle

ANIMATION

Stroke 0 / 26

Speed1.0x

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Kanji that make up this word

な.でる…(5)

stroke・pat・smooth down

まわ.る・-まわ.る・-まわ.り・まわ.す・-まわ.す・まわ.し-…(5)

-times・round・game・revolve・counter for occurrences

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