Translation and Meaning of: 弾く - hajiku

The Japanese word 「弾く」 (hajiku) has several applications that are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and language. Etymologically, 「弾く」 is composed of the kanji 「弾」 which can mean "bullet" or "projectile," and in the context of 「はじく」, it carries the idea of rebounding or rejection, capturing the essence of the movement of something that jumps or is repelled. The reading "hajiku" is more associated with actions like "fingering" or "snapping," and is a less common variation of the reading "hiku," which refers to playing string musical instruments.

In practice, 「弾く」 (hajiku) is used colloquially to describe actions such as plucking a guitar, snapping fingers, or even the act of shaking off small droplets of water, like when shaking them off a surface. The versatile use of this word reflects the Japanese language's ability to use a single term to intuitively describe several related actions. The applications go beyond the literal to include figurative meanings, where one can "hajiku" or repel an obstacle, representing a proactive approach to overcoming difficulties.

In addition to its physical meaning, 「弾く」 is relevant in social contexts and everyday interactions. For example, someone might "hajiku" a proposal or idea that is not desirable, gently rejecting it. This interpretation helps illustrate the cultural appreciation for the softness and respect inherent in Japanese communications, where even rejection is done in a way that minimizes any potential disharmony. The extensive and varied use of 「弾く」 in different situations exemplifies how the Japanese language is rich in nuances and contextuality.

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Verb conjugation of 弾く

• 弾く - base form
• 弾かない - Negative
• 弾いた - Past
• 弾いて - Continuous form
• 弾くだろう - Conditional

Synonyms and similar words

• 弾き (hajiki) - bounce, play (instrument)
• 引く (hiku) - pull, drag
• 引っ張る (hipparu) - pull hard
• 引き抜く (hikinuku) - pull out, extract
• 引き起こす (hikiokosu) - to provoke, to cause (something)
• 引き戻す (hikimodosu) - return, bring back
• 引き返す (hikikaesu) - return, go back (by the same path)
• 引き締める (hikishimeru) - tighten, harden
• 引き出す (hikidasu) - extract, bring out (can refer to documents)
• 引き伸ばす (hikinobasu) - to lengthen, to extend
• 引きずる (hikizuru) - drag, carry (something back)
• 引き寄せる (hikiyoseru) - attract, pull closer
• 引き込む (hikikomu) - call inside, wrap
• 引きつける (hikitsukeru) - capture attention, attract
• 引き受ける (hikiukeru) - accept, take on (responsibility)
• 引き分ける (hikiwakeru) - to tie (a game)
• 引き渡す (hikiwatasu) - deliver, pass on
• 引き継ぐ (hikitsugu) - inherit, pass it on (responsibility)
• 引き裂く (hikisaku) - tear, break
• 引き離す (hikihanasu) - separate, distance
• 引き換える (hikikaeru) - trocar, substituir

弾く

Romaji: hajiku
Kana: はじく
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: to turn; to pop

Meaning in English: to flip;to snap

Definition: Jogue, toque.

Example Sentences - (弾く) hajiku

See below some example sentences:

ギターを弾くのが好きです。

Guitar wo hiku no ga suki desu

I like to play guitar.

I like to play guitars.

• ギター (guitar) - instrumento musical
• を (partícula de objeto) - indicates the object of the action
• 弾く (hiku) - tocar (um instrumento)
• のが (partícula nominal) - indicates that the sentence is a nominal expression
• 好き (suki) - gostar
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

ピアノを弾くのが好きです。

Piano wo hiku no ga suki desu

Eu gosto de tocar piano.

• ピアノ (piano) - instrumento musical
• を (partícula de objeto) - indicates the object of the action
• 弾く (hiku) - tocar (um instrumento)
• のが (partícula nominal) - indicates that the sentence is nominalized
• 好き (suki) - gostar de
• です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

三味線を弾くのが好きです。

Sanmisen wo hiku no ga suki desu

Eu gosto de tocar shamisen.

Eu gosto de tocar o Shamisen.

• 三味線 - instrumento musical japonês de três cordas
• を - object particle
• 弾く - tocar (um instrumento)
• のが - partícula que indica ação de gostar de algo
• 好き - gostar
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

彼女はピアノを上手に弾く。

Kanojo wa piano wo jouzu ni hiku

She plays the piano very well.

She plays the piano well.

• 彼女 - she
• は - Topic particle
• ピアノ - piano
• を - direct object particle
• 上手に - habilidosamente
• 弾く - tocar (um instrumento)

楽譜を見てピアノを弾くのが好きです。

Rakufu wo mite piano wo hiku no ga suki desu

I like to play piano looking at the score.

• 楽譜 - partitura
• を - direct object particle
• 見て - ver
• ピアノ - piano
• を - direct object particle
• 弾く - play (instrument)
• のが - particle indicating that the previous sentence is the reason for the next one
• 好き - gostar
• です - be (linking verb)

琴を弾くのが好きです。

Koto o hiku no ga suki desu

I like to play Koto.

I like to play Koto.

• 琴 - Japanese musical instrument similar to a zither
• を - direct object particle
• 弾く - play an instrument
• のが - particle indicating a nominal subordinate phrase
• 好き - liking something
• です - verb to be in the polite form