Pet in Japanese
In Japanese
撫でる
naderu
Definition
Definition in EnglishTo stroke an animal gently with the hand as a sign of affection.
Definition in Japaneseかわいがる気持ちを込めて、動物の体を手で優しくさする。
Example sentences
この猫、手のにおいを嗅ぎ終わったら撫でてもいいよ。
You can pet this cat once she's finished sniffing your hand.
新しい首輪の話をしてる間、子どもがその犬を撫でてたよ。
A child was petting the dog while we talked about his new collar.