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A5 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
足掻くto paw (at) the ground, to flounder, to struggle
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1.
to paw (at) the ground
Usually written using kana aloneGodan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2.
to struggle (using one's arms and legs), to flounder, to flail about
Usually written using kana aloneGodan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
3.
to struggle (to escape an adverse situation), to strive, to make every effort
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
足掻く 【あがく】、踠く 【あがく】、足搔く 【あがく】
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諦めずに最後まで足掻く。
なんとかして足掻こうと努力を続ける。
チームは負けていても必死に足掻いて得点を狙った。
状況を変えようと精一杯足掻く彼の滑稽は、魅力的である。
無力さを感じ始めると、途端に足掻こうとも思えなくなりました。
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