Word details

ひざまずく

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひざまずく.

Dictionary

Entry

ざまず (跪く)跪くひざまづく膝まづくIntransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #8675
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

kneel

13 strokes

On

Kun

ひざまず.く

knee, lap

15 strokesFrequency 2,320Grade 8

On

シツ

Kun

ひざ

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