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JLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

paw at the ground; scrabble

usually written using kana alone

Describes an animal, especially a horse, scraping or pawing at the ground with its hooves.

2

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

flounder; thrash about; struggle physically

usually written using kana alone

Used when a person or animal moves their limbs wildly, often in water or when trapped.

3

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

struggle; strive; make desperate efforts

usually written using kana alone

Figurative use: trying hard to get out of a difficult situation, often with a sense of desperation.