Blow
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British pronunciation/blˈə‌ʊ/
American pronunciation/ˈbɫoʊ/
to blow
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吹く, 息を吹きかける

to exhale forcefully through the mouth
Intransitive: to blow | to blow on sth
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She blew on her cup of hot tea to cool it down before taking a sip.
The trumpet player took a deep breath and blew, producing a melodious sound.
The magician held a deck of cards and blew on them, causing one card to rise and float in the air.
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吹く (ふく), 風が吹く (かぜがふく)

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion
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A gentle wind blew, making the lake's surface ripple.
She let the cool breeze blow through her hair.
She opened the window to let the fresh air blow in.
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使い果たす, 浪費する

to spend money recklessly or extravagantly
Transitive: to blow money on sth
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After receiving his bonus, Tom decided to blow it on an impromptu weekend getaway to a luxurious resort.
She blew her entire month's salary on designer shoes and accessories.
Ignoring his budget, John decided to blow a significant portion of his savings on the latest electronic gadgets.
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台無しにする (だいなしにする), 失敗する (しっぱいする)

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making
Transitive: to blow sth
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In a moment of frustration, Sarah 's impulsive outburst threatened to blow her chances of securing the important business deal.
The student 's decision to procrastinate until the last minute blew any chance of submitting a well-researched and polished assignment.
The executive 's inappropriate comments during the meeting threatened to blow the company's reputation.
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吹く, 風が吹く

to be propelled, carried, or moved by the force of the wind or an air current
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As the storm approached, the curtains in the open window billowed and blew wildly.
The sailor adjusted the sails to catch the wind and allow the boat to blow across the water.
The autumn leaves twirled and blew around in a whirlwind, creating a colorful dance.
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吹く, 鳴る

to produce a sound through passage of air through a hollow space
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In the distance, a train's whistle blew.
The steam engine on the antique locomotive blew as the pressure reached a critical point.
The child happily inflated the balloon and let it go, giggling as it began to blow around the room.
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破裂する (はれつする), バーストする

to burst or rupture as a result of internal pressure, overheating, or excessive force
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The overinflated balloon finally blew when the children added one too many breaths.
As the glassblower worked on a delicate piece, a sudden temperature change caused the glass to blow.
The tire on the bicycle blew when it hit a sharp object on the road.
08

自慢する, 誇示する

to show off or boast
Intransitive: to blow about sth
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Tina had a tendency to blow about her academic achievements.
At social gatherings, he could n't resist blowing about his luxurious lifestyle.
Instead of modestly accepting praise, the coworker tended to blow about his career accomplishments.
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暴露する (ばくろする), 密告する (みっこくする)

to expose or inform on someone, revealing their secrets, actions, or wrongdoings
Transitive: to blow a secret or disguise
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The undercover agent was careful not to blow his colleague's cover during the high-stakes operation.
The gossip columnist could n't resist the temptation to blow the celebrity's secret engagement, causing a media frenzy.
In the world of cyber espionage, one wrong move could blow an operative's carefully crafted online alias.
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一息つく, 休憩する

to let pause, usually to catch one's breath or take a momentary break
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Hiking up the steep trail, the group stopped to blow at the summit.
During the intense workout, the fitness instructor encouraged the participants to blow between sets.
After dancing energetically for hours, the partygoers found a quiet corner to blow and recharge.
11

産卵する, 卵を産む

(of insects) to lay eggs or larvae
Transitive: to blow eggs or larvae
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The female butterfly carefully chose a leaf on which to blow her eggs.
The stagnant water in the old tire became an ideal breeding ground as mosquitoes chose to blow their larvae in the standing water.
The orb-weaving spider constructed an intricate web to blow her eggs.
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吹く (ふく), 風を吹かせる (かぜをふかせる)

to cause motion or displacement of objects or substances through the flow of air
Transitive: to blow sb/sth somewhere
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The wind picked up and blew the hat off the woman's head.
The teacher asked the students to blow the dust off their textbooks before beginning the lesson.
The mechanic used a compressed air gun to blow debris and dirt out of the engine compartment
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去る(さる), 立ち去る(たちさる)

to depart or leave a place, often suddenly or without prior notice
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Transitive: to blow a place
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After the argument, she decided it was time to blow and left the party.
Feeling overwhelmed by the city life, Jake decided to blow and move to the countryside.
In the middle of the night, the restless traveler decided to blow the hotel and continue the journey under the moonlight.
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吹く(ふく), 風を送る(かぜをおくる)

to force air to move toward or through something, often with a strong or directed flow
Transitive: to blow air onto sth
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To speed up the drying process, the artist used a fan to blow air onto the freshly painted canvas.
The artist skillfully used an airbrush to blow fine mist onto the canvas.
After a shower, she plugged in the hairdryer and blew warm air onto her wet hair to dry it quickly.
15

吹く, 吹奏する

to play or produce sound from a wind instrument by expelling air into or through it
Intransitive: to blow into a wind instrument
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The jazz musician took center stage and skillfully blew into his trumpet.
The talented flutist blew gently into the silver flute, creating a cascade of delicate notes.
The traditional musician stood proudly, blowing into the bagpipes
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吹く (ふく), 吹き鳴らす (ふきならす)

to produce sound by expelling air through a tube or similar structure
Transitive: to blow a whistle, horn, etc.
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The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the game.
As the train approached the station, the engineer blew the whistle, warning passengers and pedestrians of its imminent arrival.
The ship captain blew the horn as the vessel departed from the harbor.
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つまらない, がっかりさせる

to be very undesirable, disappointing, or unpleasant
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After investing two hours in the film, the unexpected and poorly executed ending truly blew.
When their weekend camping trip got canceled due to bad weather, he sighed and said, " Well, that blows. "
Spending weeks on a group project only to have it fall apart at the last minute really blows.
01

ちぇっ!, あーあ!

used to express disappointment or frustration
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01

一撃(いちげき), 打撃(だげき)

a hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon
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打撃(だげき), 衝撃(しょうげき)

an impact (as from a collision)
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打撃(だげき), 衝撃(しょうげき)

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
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打撃(だげき), 衝撃(しょうげき)

an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
05

吹き出し, 吹き

forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
06

コカイン, ブロー

street names for cocaine
07

一陣の風, 風の突風

a strong current of air
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挑発的に, 刺激的に

in a provocative manner
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