JLPT N1 Advanced
突く
To poke, stab, thrust, or strike
Readings
Other forms
突きます polite form
突いて te-form
突いた plain past
衝く to strike/attack
撞く to strike a bell
1 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To poke, prod, or stab
Describes the physical mechanics of thrusting a pointed object or body part against a surface.
2 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To press against or pierce through
Encompasses leaning weight onto an object for support or pushing forward against resistance.
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3 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To strike or attack
Refers to striking a specific target forcefully or metaphorically attacking a vulnerability.
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4 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To poke repeatedly or peck at
Read as つつく (tsutsuku), this describes a lighter, repetitive poking motion or the act of pecking.
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