もがいたそうだ【
藻掻いたそうだ
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mogaita sōda

Godan Verb (ku)

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Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...") of もがく

1. Stirred up trouble.; Caused a commotion.; Made a fuss.

Past/Perfective

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Hearsay Evidence

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Usually Written in Kana