掘る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 掘る
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
Kanji in this Word
掘
11 strokes
Frequency: 1257
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
dig
delve
excavate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
クツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぼり
📝
Build your Vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and master them using our spaced-repetition system. Practice makes perfect!
