かく
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to scratch (Usually kana)
2. to perspire (Usually kana)
3. to shovel; to paddle (Usually kana)
Other spellings
掻く
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
かく
Examples13
先生
The teacher's words put Mary in a cold sweat.
蚊
Don't scratch your mosquito bite. It'll get inflamed.
夏
In summer, when we sweat more often, it is essential to drink lots of water.
後で
You'll be sorry!
彼
He has the habit of scratching his head.
彼
He scratched his head out of habit.