“To skim” in Japanese
Short answer
To skim in Japanese is “読み流す” (yominagasu). Full meaning: to read smoothly, to skim.
Other ways to say “To skim” in Japanese
読み飛ばす
yomitobasu to skip over (while reading), to skim
読流せる
yominagaseru to read smoothly, to skim
読流す
yominagasu to read smoothly, to skim
読み流せる
yominagaseru to read smoothly, to skim
読みとばす
yomitobasu to skip over (while reading), to skim
読みながす
yominagasu to read smoothly, to skim
よみながせる
yominagaseru to read smoothly, to skim
よみながす
yominagasu to read smoothly, to skim
あくを取る
akuwotoru to remove the scum (from a broth or liquid), to skim (a liquid)
掠める
kasumeru to steal, to rob, to snatch, to pocket, to plunder; to deceive, to trick, to cheat; to graze (in passing), to skim, to brush against, to touch lightly
読流さ
yominagasa to read smoothly, to skim
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