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なびく

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なびく

靡く
Godan verb
Intransitive
Usually kana
Freq #7089
1

to bend; to flutter; to wave

Examples
カーテンが風になびいた
The curtains blew in the wind.
2

to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to; to obey

Kanji in this Word

19 strokes

Meanings

flutter
wave
bow to
obey
seduce

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なび.く
ない
わ.ける
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