Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 膝を突く(ひざをつく) in Japanese

膝を突く
Kana Reading
ひざをつく
Romaji
hizawotsuku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `ku' ending
    Meaning
    to go down on one's knees (i.e. to express respect)


Related Kanji

15 strokes

knee, lap

On'Yomi: シツ

Kun'Yomi: ひざ

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

stab, protruding, thrusting, thrust, pierce, prick

On'Yomi: トツ, カ

Kun'Yomi: つ.く

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9 strokes

On'Yomi: トツ

Kun'Yomi: つく

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