あがく

足掻く

表記・読み：踠く・足搔く・あがく

1. 1

   to paw (at) the ground

   五段動詞（く）自動詞word usually written using kana alone
2. 2

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

   五段動詞（く）自動詞word usually written using kana alone
3. 3

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

   五段動詞（く）自動詞word usually written using kana alone