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Words — 2 found

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to squirmUsually written using kana alone
  • その
  • どうぶつ動物
  • おり
  • から
  • 出よう
  • もがいた
The animal struggled to get out of the cage.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to act frantically; to make desperate effortsUsually written using kana alone
Other forms
踠く 【もがく】
Notes
藻掻く: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Rarely-used kanji form. 踠く: Rarely-used kanji form.
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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
1. to paw (at) the groundUsually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
2. to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to flail aboutUsually written using kana alone
  • きゅうち窮地
  • から
  • あが足掻き
  • 出る
He will wriggle out of the fix.
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb
3. to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive; to make every effortUsually written using kana alone
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Kanji — 1 found

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15 strokes.
writhe, struggle, be impatient
On: エン オン
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