冒す
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to brave; to risk; to face; to venture
2. to harm; to afflict; to affect (of a disease, chemical, etc.)
3. to desecrate; to profane
4. to assume (someone else's surname); to take
Kanji used
Pitch accent
おかす
おかす
Examples8
喫煙
Smoking has affected his lungs.
私
I don't want to run such a risk.
スモッグ
Smog is the enemy of healthy lungs.
酔い
Intoxication is what happens when the brain is affected by certain stimulants.
つき
After a streak of bad luck, a persistent gambler will be forced to play for high stakes.
おしゃべりの
A talkative person is always letting the cat out of the bag and jeopardizing the interests of others.