かがむ

屈 む

  1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, intransitive verb

    to stoop, to lean over, to bend forward
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼は靴をはくためにかがんだ。
      He stooped to put on his shoes.

  2. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, intransitive verb

    to bend down, to crouch, to squat
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 彼はかがんでボールを拾った。
      He bent down and picked up the ball.