はたき
Meanings
1
feather duster; duster
usually written using kana alone
A tool for dusting, typically made of feathers or cloth strips attached to a handle.
I cleaned the top of the shelf with a duster.
2
usually written using kana alone
The act of dusting; often used in the phrase はたきをかける.
I dust the furniture every morning.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をはたきで掃除するto clean something with a feather duster
I dusted the bookshelf with a feather duster.
Expressions
- はたきをかけるdust (shelves, etc.); use a duster