足掻く
- Godan verb with 'ku' ending
- intransitive verb
足掻く
Godan
Intransitive
1
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
patalear
1
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to paw (at) the ground
2
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to struggle (using one's arms and legs);to flounder;to flail about
窮地から足掻き出る。
He will wriggle out of the fix.
3
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to struggle (to escape an adverse situation);to strive;to make every effort
Other forms
踠く 【あがく】 (search-only kanji form) · 足搔く 【あがく】 (search-only kanji form)