Word details
かがむ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かがむ.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
屈
yield, bend, flinch, submit
8 strokesFrequency 1,434JLPT N1Grade 8
On
クツ
Kun
かが.むかが.める
Nanori
くっ
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