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VocabJLPT N4

to blow (of the wind)

Godan VerbIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to blow (of the wind)
2. to blow (one's breath)
3. to play (a wind instrument)

This verb means for wind to blow, or for someone to blow air through their mouth or an instrument. It can describe the wind blowing outside or someone playing a wind instrument like a flute. It is also used when blowing out candles or blowing one's nose.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"You're opening the window when the wind's blowing?" my sister said, surprised.

Sentence 2

When the wind blows, the smell of the distant sea drifts into town.

Sentence 3

The wind picked up earlier than expected and the boat got cancelled.

Sentence 4

When the wind blows, I always find myself thinking about the past.

Sentence 5

"It's going to be windy tonight," my dad said, eyes on the TV.