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rummage in Japanese

rummage in Japanese is 引っ掻き回す, 漁る — rummage means to search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.

rummage in Japanese

引っ掻き回す
verb
Pronounced: hikkakimawasu
(intransitive) To hastily search for something in a confined space and among many items by carelessly turning things over or pushing things aside; dig through carelessly.
漁る
verb
Pronounced: asaru
(intransitive) To hastily search for something in a confined space and among many items by carelessly turning things over or pushing things aside; dig through carelessly.

What does "rummage" mean?

  1. verb To search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.
    "She rummaged in the drawers trying to find the missing sock."
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rummage in a sentence

  • She rummaged in the drawers trying to find the missing sock.
  • She rummaged through her bag looking for the keys.

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What is "rummage" in Japanese?
"rummage" in Japanese is 引っ掻き回す, 漁る. rummage means: To search through something messily, moving things aside carelessly.
How do you pronounce 引っ掻き回す?
"rummage" in Japanese is 引っ掻き回す, pronounced "hikkakimawasu".
How do you use "rummage" in a sentence?
Example: "She rummaged through her bag looking for the keys." In Japanese, "rummage" is 引っ掻き回す, 漁る.
Are there other ways to say "rummage" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "rummage": 引っ掻き回す, 漁る.
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