掻き回す

かきまわす

to stir, to churn, to poke (a fire), to disturb (water)

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
Romaji:
kakimawasu

Example Sentences

この火を掻き回すと燃えやすくなる

If you stir this fire, it will burn more easily.

この水を掻き回すと濁る

If you stir this water, it will become murky.

この土を掻き回すと根が切れる

If you stir this soil, the roots will break.