あしらう
あしらう
verb godan
to treat, to garnish
1.
to treat someone (often dismissively), to deal with
To handle or deal with someone, often implying a somewhat careless or superficial manner.
彼女を冷たくあしらう。
Treat her coldly.
客を適当にあしらって帰らせた。
I dealt with the customer casually and sent them home.
しつこいセールスを上手にあしらうのは難しい。
It's difficult to handle persistent salespeople skillfully.
2.
to garnish, to arrange as decoration
Used in cooking to describe arranging garnishes or decorative elements.
料理に大葉をあしらう。
Garnish the dish with shiso leaves.
刺身に菊の花をあしらった。
I garnished the sashimi with chrysanthemum flowers.
着物に金糸の刺繍があしらわれている。
Gold thread embroidery is arranged on the kimono.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 冷たくあしらう: to treat coldly
- 適当にあしらう: to deal with casually