Word details

なびく

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

Dictionary

Entry

なびく靡くIntransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

靡

flutter, wave, bow to, obey, seduce

19 strokes

On

ヒビミ

Kun

なび.くないわ.ける

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