Meanings
Verb (1-dan, transitive)
1. to smooth with the hand; to stroke; to comb (down)
2. to strum (a stringed instrument); to pluck
Kanji used
to scratch
petting
Pitch accent
きなで
Composed of
stroke (swimming); arm stroke; adds strength or emphasis to verbs
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down