かざす
Also written 翳す
Meanings
- Godan verb, Transitive to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft
- to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to cover something with something
- to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
Example sentences
- 記念碑の一番上で禎子が頭の上に金の鶴をかざしている。
On top of the statue, Sadako is holding a golden crane over her head. - トムはヒーターの前に手をかざした。
Tom held his hands in front of the heater. - 手をかざすと水が流れます。
Hold out your hand to flush. - 手をかざすと開きます。
When you hold a hand over it, it will open.
Common phrases
Words containing かざす
- 振りかざす (ふりかざす) to raise (esp. overhead)