かざす
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft (Usually kana)
2. to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to cover something with something (Usually kana)
3. to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc. (Usually kana)
Other spellings
翳す
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
かざす
かざす
Examples3
市長
The mayor screened his eyes with his hand.
記念碑
On top of the statue, Sadako is holding a golden crane over her head.
メアリー
Mary stood with her hand shading her eyes.