Word details

ひれ伏す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ひれ伏す.

Dictionary

Entry

ひれ伏す平伏すれふIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #17179
1

to prostrate oneself (before)

Examples
全国民は恐怖からこの独裁者の前にひれ伏した
The whole nation cringed before this dictator in fear.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

prostrated, bend down, bow, cover, lay (pipes)

6 strokesFrequency 1,604JLPT N1Grade 8

On

フク

Kun

ふ.せるふ.す

Nanori

ふしふせ

even, flat, peace

5 strokesFrequency 128JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヘイビョウヒョウ

Kun

たい.らたい.らげるひら

Nanori

たいらたらはちひとしへん

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