What does 掻く mean?
掻く is a Japanese verb meaning “to scratch” in English. It is written as 掻く in kanji, かく in hiragana, and kaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
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。
Don't scratch your mosquito bite. It'll get inflamed.
先生の言葉でメアリーは冷や汗をかいた。
The teacher's words put Mary in a cold sweat.