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kneel Meaning in Japanese (kneel 英語 意味)

ひざまずく
ひざまずく in English:kneel
IPA:hizama(z)uku
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kneel の日本語の意味は「ひざまずく」です。 (尊敬、服従、または祈りのしるしとして、片方または両方の膝で体を支えること。)

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Definitions of Kneel

  1. 1
    verb
    ひざまずく

    To support oneself on one or both knees, often as a sign of respect, submission, or prayer.

    尊敬、服従、または祈りのしるしとして、片方または両方の膝で体を支えること。

Example Sentences

“He had to kneel to tie his shoelace.”

彼は靴ひもを結ぶためにひざまずかなければならなかった。

“Many people kneel in prayer.”

多くの人々が祈りのためにひざまずく。

“She knelt down to pick up the fallen coin.”

彼女は落ちたコインを拾うためにひざまずいた。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

bendgenuflectstoop

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

standrise

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseknelt
present participlekneeling
agent nounkneeler

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

kneel before someoneexpression

To show submission or respect to someone.