scratch in Japanese
scratch in Japanese is 引っ掻く — scratch means to rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
scratch in Japanese
引っ掻く
Pronounced: hikkaku
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
What does "scratch" mean?
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verb To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
"The cat scratched at the door to be let out."
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noun A mark, cut, or sound produced by scratching.
"There's a deep scratch on the car door."
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verb To withdraw from a race or competition one had previously entered.
"The favorite was scratched from the race the night before."
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noun Informal term for money, especially cash.
"He didn't have enough scratch to cover the bill."
scratch in a sentence
- The cat scratched at the door to be let out.
- He scratched his initials into the desk.
- There's a deep scratch on the car door.
- The favorite was scratched from the race the night before.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "scratch" in Japanese?
"scratch" in Japanese is 引っ掻く. scratch means: To rub or drag nails, claws, or a sharp point across a surface, especially to relieve an itch or leave a mark.
How do you pronounce 引っ掻く?
"scratch" in Japanese is 引っ掻く, pronounced "hikkaku".
How do you use "scratch" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat scratched at the door to be let out." In Japanese, "scratch" is 引っ掻く.
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