Vocabulary

What does 欠く (かく, kaku) mean?

欠く (かく, kaku) means to lack; to chip, to break off a part of.

Quick facts
Readingかく
Romajikaku
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
かく
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkaku

to lack; to chip, to break off a part of

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to chip; to nick; to break
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to lack

Example sentences

  • I accidentally chipped the plate.

  • He lacks motivation.

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