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うつむく

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word うつむく.

Dictionary

Entry

うつむく俯くIntransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #3681
1

to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

Examples
言ってから、まゆちゃんは恥ずかしそうに俯いてしまう。
Having said it, Mayu hangs her head in embarrassment.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

俯

bend down, lie prostrate

10 strokes

On

フ

Kun

ふ.すうつむ.くふ.せる

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