godan verb (-su), transitive verb
stir; churn; poke (a fire); disturb (water)
Physical action of mixing or agitating a substance, such as liquid, food, or embers.
スープをかき回して、具を均等にしてください。
Stir the soup so the ingredients are evenly distributed.
彼は火をかき回して、暖かさを保った。
He poked the fire to keep it warm.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
rummage around; poke around
Used for searching through things in a disorderly way, often with one's hands.
引き出しをかき回して、鍵を探した。
I rummaged through the drawer looking for the key.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
throw into confusion; disrupt; stir up
Figurative use: causing disorder or turmoil in a situation, organization, or group.
彼の発言が会議をかき回した。
His remark threw the meeting into confusion.
新入社員が職場をかき回している。
The new employee is stirring up the workplace.