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なでる
naderu
To brush gently, to stroke
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撫でる
なでる
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To brush gently, to stroke
naderu
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana なでる
Romaji naderu
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What does 撫でる mean in Japanese?
The word 撫でる (なでる) means "to brush gently, to stroke" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 撫でる?
撫でる is read as なでる (romaji: naderu). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 撫でる?
撫でる is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
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