Meaning and Usage
蹴飛ばす (けとばす) means "to kick away" or "to kick (someone or something) forcefully." It often implies a strong or angry kick that sends the object flying or causes impact.
Common Contexts
This verb is frequently used when describing physical actions involving kicking balls, doors, or even people’s legs. It can express anger or frustration when used with objects like doors or balls.
Collocations and Patterns
- ボールを蹴飛ばす: to kick a ball away, common in sports or play.
- ドアを蹴飛ばす: to kick a door, often showing anger or frustration.
- 足を蹴飛ばす: to kick someone's leg, can be accidental or intentional.
Register and Nuance
蹴飛ばす is a casual to neutral verb, used in everyday conversation and writing. It can carry a slightly aggressive nuance depending on context, especially when used with people or objects like doors.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 蹴飛ばす with 蹴る (ける), which means "to kick" more generally. 蹴飛ばす emphasizes the action of kicking something away or forcefully, so use it when the kick causes the object to move or be sent flying.