足掻く

あがく

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to paw (at) the ground
2. to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to flail about
3. to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive; to make every effort

Kanji

• 足 foot
• 掻 scratch. Read as かく.

Example sentences

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

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