Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to brave, to risk, to face, to venture.
  2. to harm, to afflict, to affect. Of a disease, chemical, etc..
  3. to desecrate, to profane.
  4. to assume (someone else's surname), to take.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
冒す おかす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

risk, face, defy
ボウ おか.す (7th, N1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)