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弾く

はじく

usually kana

Readings

はじく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5k, vtto flip; to snap; to flick
  2. 2.
    v5k, vtto repel
  3. 3.
    v5k, vtto use (an abacus); to calculate
  4. 4.
    v5k, vtto strum; to pluck the strings (of a guitar, etc.)

Kanji breakdown

弾
N512 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

彼は私の顔を指先でぽんとはじいた。

He flicked me in the face.

このレインコートは水を完全にはじく。

The raincoat sheds water perfectly.

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弾くはじく

to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)

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