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あがく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あがく.
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Entry
1
to paw (at) the ground
2
to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to flail about
Examples
窮地から足掻き出る。
He will wriggle out of the fix.
3
to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive; to make every effort
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