ひざまずく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひざまずく
1
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
Examples
彼女はひざまずいて神に祈りをささげた。
She prayed to God on her knees.
Kanji in this Word
跪
13 strokes
Meanings
kneel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひざまず.く
膝
15 strokes
Frequency: 2320
Grade 8
Meanings
knee
lap
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひざ
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