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わしゃわしゃ

washa-washa

Ruffling / petting vigorously

Vigorously ruffling or petting an animal's fur or a person's hair. Energetic and affectionate.

💡Greeting a friendly dog — 'I ruffled the dog's head washa-washa.'

Example

犬の頭をわしゃわしゃと撫でた。

I ruffled the dog's head washa-washa.

Quiz yourself

She ___ ruffled the puppy's fur lovingly.

彼女は子犬の毛を○○と撫でた。

rufflingpettingvigorousaffectionatefur
Intermediate