Meaning of 仄めかす in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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仄めかす
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Kana Readingほのめかす
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Romajihonomekasu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to hint at; to intimate; to suggest; to allude to; to imply
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Example Sentences
仄めかす, ほのめかす used in context
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明言はしなかったが、彼は私が嘘をついていると暗にほのめかした。
He didn't say so, but he implied that I was lying.
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部長は、その地位に適しているには控え目な人だとほのめかした。
The manager implied that a modest man was suitable for the position.
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She hinted that she might study abroad.
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She hinted that she would like him to leave.
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She implied that she would like to come with us.
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He could hardly comprehend what she was implying.
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Kanji found in this word
be seen dimly, suggest, intimate, faint, stupid, hint
On: ソク
Kun: ほの.か, ほの-, ほの.めかす, ほの.めく, かたむ.く
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