“To pat” in Japanese
Short answer
To pat in Japanese is “撫で回す” (nademawasu). Full meaning: to pat (e.g. dog), to rub, to stroke, to fondle.
Other ways to say “To pat” in Japanese
摩る
sasuru to rub, to pat, to stroke, to massage
なで廻す
nademawasu to pat (e.g. dog), to rub, to stroke, to fondle
なで回す
nademawasu to pat (e.g. dog), to rub, to stroke, to fondle
なでまわす
nademawasu to pat (e.g. dog), to rub, to stroke, to fondle
撫でまわす
nademawasu to pat (e.g. dog), to rub, to stroke, to fondle
撫でる
naderu to stroke, to caress, to brush gently, to pat, to rub; to comb (hair), to smooth down
撫る
sasuru to rub, to pat, to stroke, to massage
さする
sasuru to rub, to pat, to stroke, to massage
さすら
sasura to rub, to pat, to stroke, to massage
モフる
mofuru to stroke (something fluffy), to rub, to pat
叩く
tataku to strike, to hit, to beat, to knock, to pound, to bang, to slap, to spank, to tap, to pat, to clap (one's hands), to play (the drums); to attack, to bash, to criticize, to censure, to flame (on the Internet); to sound out (someone's views)
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