Meaning of 交わす in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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交わす, 交すJLPT 1
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Kana Readingかわす
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Romajikawasu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `su` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to intersect; to cross; to interlace
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- Parts of speech
- suffix, Godan verb with `su` ending
- Meaning
- ... with one another; ... to each other
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Example Sentences
交わす, 交す, かわす used in context
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They parted with a firm handshake.
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They were engaged in a heated argument.
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They exchanged greetings.
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There was a heated argument as to who should be appointed chairman.
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The staff exchanged frank opinions in the meeting.
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I have a nodding acquaintance with him.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
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Te
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
mingle, mixing, association, coming & going
On: コウ
Kun: まじ.わる, まじ.える, ま.じる, まじ.る, ま.ざる, ま.ぜる, -か.う, か.わす, かわ.す, こもごも
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