膝をつく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 膝をつく
1
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
Examples
その子供は、つまずいて転んで膝を突いた。
The kid stumbled and fell to his knees.
Kanji in this Word
膝
15 strokes
Frequency: 2320
Grade 8
Meanings
knee
lap
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひざ
突
8 strokes
Frequency: 521
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
stab
protruding
thrust
pierce
prick
collision
sudden
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トツ
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.く
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