あがく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あがく
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
Kanji in this Word
足
7 strokes
Frequency: 343
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
leg
foot
be sufficient
counter for pairs of footwear
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あし
た.りる
た.る
た.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
あす
おす
たらし
掻
11 strokes
Meanings
scratch
rake
comb
paddle
behead
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.く
踠
15 strokes
Meanings
writhe
struggle
be impatient
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
オン
ワ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かが.む
もが.く
搔
12 strokes
Meanings
to scratch
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.く
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