つまずく

躓 く

Common word

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

    to trip (over), to stumble
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 私は石につまずいて、足首をひねってしまった。
      I tripped on a stone, twisting my ankle.

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

    to fail, to suffer a setback
    word usually written using kana alone