Word details

膝を抱く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 膝を抱く.

Dictionary

Entry

膝を抱くひざをだくひざをいだくExpressionGodan verb
1

to hug one's knees; to be lonely

2

to beg

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

knee, lap

15 strokesFrequency 2,320Grade 8

On

シツ

Kun

ひざ

embrace, hug, hold in arms

8 strokesFrequency 871JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ホウ

Kun

だ.くいだ.くかか.える

Nanori

たば

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