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VocabJLPT N2

to stroke

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to stroke
2. to caress
3. to comb (hair)

To gently stroke or pat something or someone with the hand, such as petting an animal or softly touching a child's head. The action conveys affection, comfort, or tenderness, and is typically a slow, smooth motion.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I breathed a huge sigh of relief and could finally relax.

Sentence 2

After dinner, my dad sat quietly, stroking the dog's head.

Sentence 3

Look, its fur is standing up — stroke it gently, okay?

Sentence 4

The evening light swept across the tatami, and the room looked soft and warm.

Sentence 5

When I get home, the dog wags its tail and practically demands I pet its head.