N2
かすれる (kasureru)
掠れる
to get hoarse; to blur; to fade
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used when a sound (e.g., voice) becomes hoarse or faint, or when an image/writing becomes blurred or faded. (声や文字がはっきりしなくなる様子を表す。)
📝 Example Sentences
風邪で声が掠れて、うまく話せない。
My voice is hoarse from a cold, and I can't speak well.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "掠れる"!
古くなった本の文字が_______、読みにくい。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 文字が薄くなってはっきりしない状態を表すのは「掠れる」です。
English: '掠れる' describes letters becoming faint and unclear.
English: '掠れる' describes letters becoming faint and unclear.
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