う
浮
　
か
　
す

Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to float.
  2. to save (on one's expenses), to scrimp.
  3. to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
う
浮
　
か
　
す
 浮かす うかす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

floating, float, rise to surface
う.く　フ　うき (7th, N3)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
sincere, nourish, encase
フ　たまご　はぐく.む (Kentei 1)
paw radical
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM
こ　シ　ス (1st, N5)
complete, finish
リョウ　さとる (8th, N2)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ　いっ　ひと- (1st, N5)