ひざまずく
Frequency rank: 21,180. – 21,304. (for form 跪く: 4,355. – 4,358.)
- to kneelword usually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
- ひざまずくFrequency rank: 21,180. – 21,304.
- 跪く【ひざまずく】【ひざまづく】Frequency rank: 4,355. – 4,358.
- ひざまづくFrequency rank: 44,487. – 45,255.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to kneel
This expression is used to describe the action of lowering oneself to the ground on one or both knees, often as a sign of respect, submission, or humility.
Generated collocations (experimental)
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Example sentences
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They knelt down and prayed that the war would end soon.
They knelt and thanked God for sending them rain.
He got down on his knees and prayed for the souls of the deceased.