あがく

足 掻 く

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

    to paw (at) the ground
    word usually written using kana alone

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

    to struggle (using one's arms and legs), to flounder, to flail about
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 窮地から足掻き出る。
      He will wriggle out of the fix.

  3. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

    to struggle (to escape an adverse situation), to strive, to make every effort
    word usually written using kana alone