突く
つく
tsuku
verbVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

突く (つく (tsuku)) means "to prick". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to prick

Also : to stab · to poke · to nudge · to strike

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

まいにち、突きます。

まいにち、つきます。

I like to prick.

私は突きます。

わたしはつきます。

I can prick.

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