足掻 あが
agaku

Godan Verb (ku)

1. to paw (at) the ground

Intransitive
Usually Written in Kana
Godan Verb (ku)

2. to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to flail about

Intransitive
Usually Written in Kana
窮地 きゅうちから足掻 あが る。
kyūchikara agaki deru.
He will wriggle out of the fix.
Godan Verb (ku)

3. to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive; to make every effort

Intransitive
Usually Written in Kana
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