No. 4,084 in Japanese
ブロー
"Blow" (e.g., punch, impact, or failure); also used for "blow-dry" in hair styling.
In a sentence
彼はガラスを吹き飛ばした後、新しい窓を次々とブローしました。
He blew away the glass and then blow-dried new windows one by one.
Here, 'ブロー' is used metaphorically to indicate the action of 'blow-drying' something, emphasizing the neatness or final touch applied.
そのモデルはヘアのスタイルを熟練の技術でブローしました。
The model blow-dried her hairstyle with expert technique.
In this sentence, 'ブロー' refers to 'blow-drying' hair, indicating a styling process commonly performed at salons or by professionals.
突然の地響きにより彼の心はブロー寸前でした。
The sudden tremor almost caused his heart to blow out.
Here, 'ブロー' metaphorically describes an emotional or explosive reaction, suggesting intense stress or impact affecting the heart.
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