かっさらう Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
1
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
snatch and run; swipe; nab
usually written using kana alone
Colloquial and vivid; implies a quick, often illicit grabbing and making off with something. Often used for theft or sudden taking.
誰かが私の傘をかっさらったみたいだ。
It looks like someone swiped my umbrella.
2
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
scoop up and remove
usually written using kana alone
Used for quickly removing a large amount of material such as sand, earth, or debris, often with a shovel or heavy equipment. Less common than sense 1.
