突く
つく
tsuku
VocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Meaning
to poke
to strike
Signification
piquer
frapper · pousser
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 突く (つく) means 'to thrust'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to thrust.
Example Sentences
肘で隣の人を突いた。
ひじでとなりのひとをついた。
I poked the person next to me with my elbow.
J'ai donné un coup de coude à la personne à côté de moi.
指で画面を突いた。
ゆびでがめんをついた。
I tapped the screen with my finger.
J'ai tapé sur l'écran avec mon doigt.
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