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跪く — meaning in English

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English meaning

genuflect verb To bend the knee, as in servitude.
kneel verb To lower the body so that one or both knees rest on the ground.

Senses

跪く is used for these senses in English:

kneel (intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.

genuflect — full definition

verb To bend the knee, as in servitude.
verb To briefly enter a position that touches one knee to the ground in a manner that is typically associated with formal homage or religious worship.
verb To behave in a servile manner; to grovel.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.