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Japanese

なでまわす
Meaning: to stroke all over; to run one's hand over repeatedly
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 撫で回す 撫で回さない
Polite 撫で回します 撫で回しません
Past 撫で回した 撫で回さなかった
Polite + Past 撫で回しました 撫で回しませんでした
Te-form 撫で回して 撫で回さなくて
Potential 撫で回せる 撫で回せない
Passive 撫で回される 撫で回されない
Causative 撫で回させる 撫で回させない
Imperative 撫で回せ 撫で回すな

Example

その俳優は不安になると指輪を撫で回す癖がある。
The actor has a habit of rubbing his ring whenever he gets nervous.

Usage Notes

This verb emphasizes repeated or excessive touching with the hand, often more than a simple stroke.

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