かがむ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かがむ
1
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward
Examples
彼は靴をはくためにかがんだ。
He stooped to put on his shoes.
2
to bend down; to crouch; to squat
Examples
彼はかがんでボールを拾った。
He bent down and picked up the ball.
Kanji in this Word
屈
8 strokes
Frequency: 1434
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
yield
bend
flinch
submit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
クツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かが.む
かが.める
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
くっ
踞
15 strokes
Meanings
crouch
cower
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョ
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うずく.まる
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