立彬の日本語
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膝をつく， 膝を突く， ひざをつく
1. to fall to one's knees, to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
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彼はひざをついて故人の霊に祈りを捧げた。
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He got down on his knees and prayed for the souls of the deceased.
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彼はがっくりひざをついた。
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His knees gave way.
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彼はがっくりとなりひざをついた。
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He collapsed to his knees.
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その子供は、つまずいて転んで膝を突いた。
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The kid stumbled and fell to his knees.
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あごにパンチを受けて私はひざをついた。
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The punch on the jaw brought me to my knees.
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