膝

knee

lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)

to kneel (in respect); to genuflect

laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow

both knees

to shuffle (on one's bottom or knees); to crawl

Dated term

to shift position (of an object)

one knee

to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)

to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect

kneeling

above the knee

on one's lap

knee strike; kneeing

kneecap

near one's knee

(by) one's side; (at) one's hand

place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of)

ひざもと only

territory of a powerful person

しっか only

address used after the names of one's parents, grandparents, etc. in a letter

beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.)

place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); Imperial capital; Imperial court; (shogun's) headquarters

place under one's direct control; one's own turf; one's own backyard

knee-length (clothing)

kneecap

sitting with one knee drawn up

below the knee

knee joint

moving forward by sliding on one's knees (in the presence of high-ranking individuals)

kneecap

crawling on the ground; shuffling on one's knees

Sensitive

cripple

knee

travelling on foot; journeying on foot; hiking; riding on shank's pony