To use one's fingers, nails, or a sharp object to touch or rub the surface of the skin, often to alleviate irritation or discomfort.
To remove or disturb a surface layer by scraping, such as with a tool or one’s fingernails, which can also result in creating marks or damage.
To engage in a repetitive motion that involves friction against a surface, typically for relief or to stimulate sensation.
To create a sound or effect by briskly moving or scraping an instrument against a surface, often used in a musical context.
Example:
蚊に刺されたところをかいちゃだめだよ。はれちゃうから。
To struggle or make frantic movements in an effort to escape or overcome a difficult situation.
To flail or writhe in a way that expresses desperation or an attempt to gain control.
To strive or exert oneself in a challenging context, often conveying a sense of futility or resistance against an overwhelming force.
Example:
窮地から足掻き出る。
To make a mark or damage a surface by dragging a sharp object or nail across it.
To use one's fingernails or a similar tool to disrupt the surface of a material, often resulting in a painful sensation on the skin.
To move one's hand or paw in a quick, scrappy motion as a means of expression, defense, or communication, often to indicate irritation or anger.
To remove something from a surface by scraping, typically involving a level of force that leaves behind a trace or residue.
Example:
虫に刺された跡を引っかかないようにした方がいいよ。