noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
General use for knocking on a door, window, or surface. Also used figuratively for a knock at opportunity.
ドアをノックしてから入ってください。
Please knock on the door before entering.
チャンスがノックしている。
Opportunity is knocking.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
Baseball term. Refers to a coach or player hitting balls to fielders for practice.
監督が選手にノックを打った。
The manager hit fungoes to the players.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Describes a light tapping sound or action, such as clicking a retractable pen or tapping a surface lightly.
彼はペンをノックして芯を出した。
He clicked the pen to extend the lead.
机を指で軽くノックした。
I lightly tapped the desk with my finger.