Word Meaning 俯す

うつぶす utsubusu

俯す is read as うつぶす (utsubusu) and means to lower (one's head, gaze, etc.).

Meaning

English

  1. to lower (one's head, gaze, etc.)
  2. to lie face down (e.g. on the ground, napping on a desk)
  3. to lie prone

Reading

Kana

うつぶす

Romaji

utsubusu

Writing Variants

  • うつ伏す うつぶす utsubusu
  • 俯伏す うつぶす utsubusu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 12 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

Kanken 1級 Rank 159738 Priority Z

Related Vocabulary

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俯く

うつむく

to hang one's head

俯せ

うつぶせ

lying face down