Word details
すがる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word すがる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to cling to; to hang onto
Examples
彼女は行かせまいとして私に縋った。
She held on to me to prevent me from going.
2
to rely on; to depend on
Examples
私は彼の親切にすがった。
I relied on his kindness.
3
to implore; to entreat
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
縋
cling, hang on, depend
16 strokes
On
ツイ
Kun
すが.る
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