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to graze
01
草を食べる, 放牧する
(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field
Intransitive
Example
The cows peacefully grazed in the pasture under the warm sun.
The shepherd led the flock to graze on the hillside.
The sheep were allowed to graze freely in the meadow.
02
擦りむく, かすり傷を負わせる
to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough
Transitive: to graze the skin
Example
She grazed her shin on the corner of the table.
She grazed her hand on the sharp edge of the metal gate.
She grazed her knee when she tripped over the rock.
03
つまむ, 少し食べる
to eat small amounts of food or snacks throughout the day, often at irregular times
Intransitive: to graze | to graze on snacks
Example
She often grazes while watching TV, nibbling on chips or nuts.
He spent the day grazing on sandwiches and snacks during his break.
She tends to graze all day, having small snacks between meals.
04
かすめる, 触れる
to lightly touch or brush against something, often causing a slight scratch or mark
Transitive: to graze sth
Example
The cat 's claws grazed my arm as it jumped off the chair.
The car grazed the side of the building, leaving a long scratch along the paint.
The branches of the tree grazed the roof of the house during the storm, causing minor damage.
Example
The landowner grazed his herd of buffalo on the wide plains.
After the rain, the farmer grazed his cows on the fresh green grass.
They grazed their cattle on the nearby pasture throughout the summer.
例
The cows peacefully grazed in the pasture under the warm sun.
The shepherd led the flock to graze on the hillside.
The sheep were allowed to graze freely in the meadow.
Farmers rotate their livestock to different fields to ensure they have fresh areas to graze.
The horses were content as they grazed on the lush green grass.
