Word Meaning 浮かす

うかす ukasu

浮かす is read as うかす (ukasu) and means to float.

Meaning

English

to float
to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
to save (on one's expenses)
to scrimp

Reading

Kana

うかす

Romaji

ukasu

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 15 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 4級 Antonyms 沈める Rank 24470 Priority D

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

浮出す

うきだす

to stand out (e.g. against a background)

浮名を流す

うきなをながす

to get a reputation as a philanderer

浮気

うわき

extramarital sex

浮き浮き

うきうき

cheerfully

浮かべる

うかべる

to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.)

浮かぶ

うかぶ

to come to mind

浮世

うきよ

(the world of the) red light districts

浮上

ふじょう

rising (of rank)

浮かび上がる

うかびあがる

to rise to the surface

浮世絵

うきよえ

ukiyo-e

浮く

うく

to float

浮かれる

うかれる

to make merry

Example Sentences

僕らは時間を浮かすのにパソコンを使った。

We used the computer in order to save time.