俯く

To look down or hang one’s head, typically due to shame, sadness, or shyness

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うつむく plain form

うつむきます polite form

うつむいて te-form

うつむいた plain past

うつむかない plain negative

Verb (Intransitive)

To look down" / "To hang one's head

Describes the act of lowering one’s face or gaze, often signaling an introverted or negative emotional state.

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彼は恥ずかしくて、うつむいてしまった。

He was so embarrassed that he looked down.

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俯く

うつむく

To look down or hang one's head, typically due to shame, sadness, or shyness

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