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撫でる (naderu)
撫でる
romaji: naderuto stroke, to caress
撫でる
Quick Meaning
撫でる means "to stroke, to caress".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: naderu
Study Flow
First read 撫でる aloud, then connect the sound "naderu" with the meaning "to stroke, to caress".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 撫でる.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "to stroke, to caress".
- Say the romaji aloud: naderu.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 撫でる. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
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