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A5 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb

足掻(あが)to paw (at) the ground, to flounder, to struggle

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb

      1.

      to paw (at) the ground

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb

      2.

      to struggle (using one's arms and legs), to flounder, to flail about

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. Godan 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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      (あきら)めずに最後(さいご)まで足掻(あが)く。

        なんとかして足掻(あが)こうと努力(どりょく)(つづ)ける。

          チームは()けていても必死(ひっし)足掻(あが)いて得点(とくてん)(ねら)った。

            状況(じょうきょう)()えようと精一杯(せいいっぱい)足掻(あが)(かれ)滑稽(こっけい)は、魅力(みりょく)(てき)である。

              無力(むりょく)さを(かん)(はじ)めると、途端(とたん)足掻(あが)こうとも(おも)えなくなりました。

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