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Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
1. to hold up over one's head; to hold aloftUsually written using kana alone
  • きねんひ記念碑
  • いちばん一番
  • うえ
  • 禎子
  • あたま
  • うえ
  • きん
  • つる
  • かざしている
On top of the statue, Sadako is holding a golden crane over her head.
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
2. to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to cover something with somethingUsually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
3. to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.Usually written using kana alone
  • しちょう市長
  • かたて片手
  • かざした
The mayor screened his eyes with his hand.

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