撫でる — meaning in English

English meaning

• pat verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
• pet noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
• stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.

Senses

撫でる is used for these senses in English:

• pat To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
• pet (transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
• stroke To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.

pat — full definition

1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.

pet — full definition

1. noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
2. adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
3. verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.

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