Japanese Word · Intermediate
撫で下ろす
to stroke down, to smooth down
Pronunciation: [na̠de̞o̞ɾo̞sɨ]
Meaning
to stroke down, to smooth down
Example
髪を撫で下ろす
to stroke down one's hair
Practice tips
- Practice 撫で下ろす out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.