JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
かき回す
Stirring a liquid, rummaging through items, or throwing a situation into confusion.
Readings
Other forms
掻き回す Kanji form
かき回します polite form
かき回した past tense
かき回して te-form
1 Verb (transitive)
To Stir / Rummage Through
Describes the physical act of mixing substances vigorously or rummaging through a container.
Example
スープ が 焦げ付か ない よう に 、 時々 かき回し て ください 。
Please stir the soup occasionally so it doesn't burn on the bottom.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To Disrupt / Stir Up Trouble
Describes the act of disrupting an orderly situation, relationship, or organization.
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