spraying; misting
Refers to the action of spraying a fine mist of liquid, often using a spray bottle or atomizer.
I mist the houseplants.
Standard kanji spelling; common in everyday use.
Kana spelling is sometimes used in casual writing or for clarity.
Compound of 霧 (kiri, 'mist') + 吹き (fuki, 'blowing'), from the verb 吹く (fuku, 'to blow'). Literally 'mist-blowing'.