透かす

Reading

Kana: すかす

Romaji: sukasu

Definitions

v5s

vt

1

to look through

2

to hold up to the light

3

to make an opening; to leave space; to space (lines); to prune (trees)

4

to fart without making a sound

Kanji

透

Readings: トウ、 す.く、 す.かす、 す.ける、 とう.る、 とう.す

Meanings: transparent, permeate, filter, penetrate

Example Sentences

煉瓦(れんが)の壁(かべ)は透(す)かして見(み)ることはできない。

➥One can't see through a brick wall.

ウッ、嘘(うそ)をついているのを見透(みす)かされて、答(こた)えに困(こま)った。

➥Uh-oh. He knew I was lying - saw right through me. I didn't know what to say.