Japanese word

ブラシ

Pronunciation

Romajiburashi

Meaning

  • nounbrush

Example

このブラシで靴をみがきます。ko no bu ra shi de kutsu o mi ga ki ma su

I polish my shoes with this brush.

Illustration for ブラシ (brush)

More examples

このブラシは使いやすいです。ko no bu ra shi wa tsuka i ya su i de su

This brush is easy to use.

朝はブラシで髪を整えます。asa wa bu ra shi de kami o totono e ma su

I style my hair with a brush in the morning.

Core concept

A brush uses a cluster of stiff or soft strands to act on a surface by contact and motion.

Common phrases

  • 歯ブラシha bu ra shi

    toothbrush

  • 髪にブラシをかけるkami ni bu ra shi o ka ke ru

    brush one's hair

Similar words

はけhake: A tool with bristles fixed to a handle, used to spread paint or liquid.
たわしtawashi: A tool made with stiff fibers for scrubbing dirt from dishes or surfaces.
筆fude: A tool with fine hairs used to write, draw, or paint.

Definition in Japanese

毛などを束ねたものを先端に備え、こする、みがく、塗るなどの作業に用いる道具。ke na do o taba ne ta mo no o sen tan ni sona e ko su ru mi ga ku nu ru na do no sa gyō ni mochi i ru dō gu

Word origin

ブラシ (burashi) is a Japanese loanword from English brush, which comes through French brosse; the word's earlier history is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • The phrase a brush with fame describes a brief contact with fame, extending the physical idea of a brush as a light touch.

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