足掻く、踠く、足搔く
あがく
agaku
JMdict entry #1846280
- Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to paw (at) the ground
- 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
- 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
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
窮地から足掻き出る。
kyuuchi kara agaki deru 。
He will wriggle out of the fix.