pat in Japanese
pat in Japanese is 摩する, 撫でる — pat means to tap gently with the flat of the hand.
pat in Japanese
摩する
Pronounced: masuru
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
撫でる
Pronounced: naderu
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
What does "pat" mean?
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verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
"She patted the dog on the head."
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noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
"She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder."
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noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
"Add a pat of butter to the hot pan."
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adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.
"His explanation seemed a bit too pat to be entirely honest."
pat in a sentence
- She patted the dog on the head.
- He patted his friend on the back for a job well done.
- She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
- Add a pat of butter to the hot pan.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "pat" in Japanese?
"pat" in Japanese is 摩する, 撫でる. pat means: To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
How do you pronounce 摩する?
"pat" in Japanese is 摩する, pronounced "masuru".
How do you use "pat" in a sentence?
Example: "She patted the dog on the head." In Japanese, "pat" is 摩する, 撫でる.
Are there other ways to say "pat" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "pat": 摩する, 撫でる.
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