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hani

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert,

1. vi., To step or move lightly or softly; to graze, touch; soft, light. Figuratively, to hint, suggest, act coy or flirtatious.

  • Examples:
    • Hani ka helena a ka ʻaihue, soft the step of the thief.
  • Related:
    • hoʻohani Caus/sim.; To touch, graze, hint.
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2. Same as hanahanai.

  • Examples:
    • I kukupu i ka hani pali, sprouting on the cliff side.

3. vi., To know well.

  • Examples:
    • Ua aʻo i nā mele a hani wale, the songs were learned perfectly.

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Hani

Wahi ｜ Location, Place Names of Hawaiʻi,

Lane, Kalihi Waena, Honolulu. Lit., to step lightly.

  • References:
    • TM.

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