N3
あおぐ (aogu)
扇ぐ
to fan (oneself/something)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used when moving air with a fan (扇子, うちわ), hand, or other object to create a breeze, usually to cool down or to make a fire stronger.
📝 Example Sentences
暑かったので、うちわで顔を扇いだ。
It was hot, so I fanned my face with a fan.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "扇ぐ"!
暑いので、うちわで顔を（ ）。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: うちわを使って風を起こす動作は「扇ぐ」と言います。
English: The action of creating wind with a fan (うちわ) is 「扇ぐ」 (to fan).
English: The action of creating wind with a fan (うちわ) is 「扇ぐ」 (to fan).
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