描く
egaku
Common
N3
verb
Translations
1.
to draw
2.
to paint
3.
to depict
Notes
The verb '描く' is often used in contexts related to art and creativity, such as drawing or painting. It can also be used metaphorically to describe depicting or envisioning something abstract, like dreams or plans.
Examples
彼は風景を描くのが得意です。
Kare wa fūkei o egaku no ga tokui desu.
He is good at drawing landscapes.
子供たちは壁に絵を描いた。
Kodomotachi wa kabe ni e o kaita.
The children drew pictures on the wall.
彼女は夢を描くことが好きです。
Kanojo wa yume o egaku koto ga suki desu.
She likes to depict dreams.