Lingakuかがむ
Frequency rank: 30,021. – 30,256. (for form 屈む: 10,121. – 10,153.)
- to stoop; to lean over; to bend forwardword usually written using kana alone
- to bend down; to crouch; to squatword usually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
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- to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward
- to bend down; to crouch; to squat
This meaning is used when referring to bending the upper body forwards, often to pick something up or to get closer to the ground.
This meaning indicates a lowering of the body to a sitting position close to the ground, often used in playful or relaxing contexts.
Generated collocations (experimental)
かがむto stoop; to lean over; to bend forwardかがんでみる見るto bend down to seeかがむしせい姿勢stooping postureこども子供がかがむthe child bends downかがんでいるis crouchingおもい重いものをかがんでもちあげる持ち上げるto bend down and lift something heavyかがむくせクセa habit of stoopingかがんでおじぎお辞儀をするto bend down and bowこしをかがめる腰をかがめるto bend at the waistかがんであるく歩くto walk while stooping
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Example sentences
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If you just crouch a little, her crotch can just be seen flicking in and out of sight.
She was stooping to take something out of the oven.
If you just crouch a little, the signal flag can just be seen flicking in and out of sight.