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うつ伏せ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word うつ伏せ

俯せ
つぶせ
Noun
Freq #14810
1

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

lying face down; lying on one's face

Examples
私はうつぶせに寝た。
I lay on my face.
2

placing upside down; placing face down

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 1604
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

prostrated
bend down
bow
cover
lay (pipes)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.せる
ふ.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ふし
ふせ
10 strokes

Meanings

bend down
lie prostrate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.す
うつむ.く
ふ.せる
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