手をつく

てをつく

to place both hands on the ground (to…

Meanings

also 手を突く

  1. expression, godan verb to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)

Its kanji

In sentences

壁かべに手てをつけ！ Up against the wall! #83459

八方はっぽう手てをつくした。 I tried all possible means. #121328

そこに手てをついて。 Put your hand there. #3105231

彼かれは私わたしに手てをついて謝あやまった。 He prostrated himself and begged my pardon. #106053