俯す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 俯す
1
to lie face down (e.g. on the ground, napping on a desk); to lie prone
2
Archaic
to lower (one's head, gaze, etc.)
Kanji in this Word
俯
10 strokes
Meanings
bend down
lie prostrate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.す
うつむ.く
ふ.せる
伏
6 strokes
Frequency: 1604
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
prostrated
bend down
bow
cover
lay (pipes)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.せる
ふ.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ふし
ふせ
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