Word details

あがき

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あがき.

Dictionary

Entry

がき足掻きNounUsually kanaFreq #31081
1

struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)

Examples
足掻きがとれない。
She is struggling helplessly.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear

7 strokesFrequency 343JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ソク

Kun

あした.りるた.るた.す

Nanori

あすおすたらし

scratch, rake, comb, paddle, behead

11 strokes

On

ソウ

Kun

か.く

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