Meaning: すかしn. (Kanji=透かし) watermark, design that is impressed in paper and is only visible when held up to the lightv. (Kanji=透かす) look through; hold up to the light; make an opening, leave space; space; prunev. (Kanji=賺す) flatter, praise; conciliate, appeasev. (Kanji=空かす) be hungry