godan verb (-su), transitive verb
smoke; puff on; puff out
Used for smoking cigarettes, pipes, etc., or for blowing out smoke. The object can be the smoking device or the smoke itself.
彼はベランダでタバコを吹かしている。
He is smoking a cigarette on the balcony.
パイプをくわえて煙を吹かす。
He puffs on his pipe and blows out smoke.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
rev; race (an engine)
Commonly used with エンジン (engine). Implies revving the engine, often in neutral or while stationary.
See also: エンジンを吹かす
彼は信号待ちでエンジンを吹かした。
He revved the engine while waiting at the traffic light.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
put on airs; act like; play the role of
Used in the pattern ...風を吹かす, meaning to act in a certain manner or put on a particular air. Often used with nouns like 先輩風 (senior airs) or 専門家風 (expert airs).
See also: 先輩風を吹かす
彼はいつも先輩風を吹かしている。
He always acts like a senior.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
shoot too high; blast over the bar
Sports term, especially in soccer, for shooting the ball too high and missing the goal. Usually written in kana.
See also: シュートをふかす
彼は絶好のチャンスでシュートをふかしてしまった。
He blasted the shot over the bar on a golden opportunity.