- fuku to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath), to breathe out, to blow on (hot tea, candles, etc.), to puff; to play (a wind instrument), to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.), to whistle (a tune); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.), to spout, to spew, to puff out
Everyday verb for wind blowing or exhaling; also used for playing wind instruments, distinct from 拭く (wiping).
風が強く吹いている。
Kaze ga tsuyoku fuite iru.
The wind is blowing strongly.
熱いお茶を吹いて冷ます。
Atsui ocha o fuite samasu.
I blow on hot tea to cool it.
⚖️ Not to be confused with 拭く (fuku), which means 'to wipe'.
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💡 Conjugate the final kana to the い-row before adding ます.
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