Translation of Japanese word "描く" to English
描く
えがく
[egaku]
IPA: /egaɯ/
Meaning
VerbSenses relating to exerting force or pulling. To pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner.
How to use
描く (kaku / egaku) — 'to draw / paint / depict'. Group 1. 絵を描く — draw a picture. Read kaku for drawing lines/shapes; egaku for artistic painting/depicting.
🇬🇧 English
to draw / paint
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 描く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): えがく
Romaji Transcription: egaku
Example Sentences
私は描くことが好きです。
わたしはえがくことがすきです。
I like to draw.
彼女は描くことがうまいです。
かのじょはえがくことがうまいです。
She is good at drawing.
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Common phrases
- 絵を描く— to draw / paint a picture
Frequency rank: #375 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "描く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "描く" means "to draw / paint" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "描く"?▼
The word "描く" is read as "えがく" (egaku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "When drawing, I like colors.".
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