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あがく

to paw

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Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

1. To paw (at) the ground word usually written using kana alone.

2. To struggle (using one's arms and legs); To flounder; To flail about word usually written using kana alone.

3. To struggle (to escape an adverse situation); To strive; To make every effort word usually written using kana alone.

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