Word details
掘る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 掘る.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to dig; to excavate; to hollow
Examples
彼らは穴をあけて石油を掘り当てようとした。
They intended to drill for oil.
2
to delve into
3
to dig up (e.g. vegetables)
Examples
ジャガイモを掘ったことがありますか。
Have you dug up potatoes?
4
Slang; Vulgar expression or word
(for two men) to have anal sex
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
掘
dig, delve, excavate
11 strokesFrequency 1,257JLPT N2Grade 8
On
クツ
Kun
ほ.る
Nanori
ぼり
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