す【ふす】

Frequency rank: 33,463. – 33,794.
    Godan verb with 'su' ending; intransitive verb
  1. to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself
  2. to hide oneself
Forms
  • す【ふす】Frequency rank: 33,463. – 33,794.
  • ふす
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself
    2. This meaning refers to the physical act of lowering one's body, often as a sign of respect, submission, or in prayer.
    I bent down to worship God.
    He bowed down to the ground in apology.
  2. to hide oneself
    3. This meaning indicates the act of concealing one’s presence or moving away from sight, often to avoid attention or danger.
    He hid behind a tree to avoid the enemy.
    The child was hiding in the closet to scare others.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneselfto prostrate oneself on the groundto bow down in shameto lie down and waitto lie quietlyto hide from the enemyto suppress one's feelingsto pray prostrateto crouch down in alertnessprostrated position
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