godan verb (-su), transitive verb
scrape off; scrape away
Used for removing something by scraping, such as dirt, paint, or stickers. The scraping action is deliberate and often involves a tool or fingernail.
壁の古いペンキを掻き落とした。
I scraped off the old paint from the wall.
鍋の焦げを金たわしで掻き落とす
I scrape off the burnt bits from the pot with a metal scrubber.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Archaic and violent; used in historical or dramatic contexts for beheading. Not used in modern everyday language.
昔話では、鬼の首を掻き落とす場面がある。
In old tales, there is a scene where they chop off the ogre's head.