つつく
N3突く
突付く突つく
[tsutsuku]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge
2.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
to peck at (one's food); to pick at
3.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
to peck at (someone's faults, etc.)
4.Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
to egg on; to put up to
Example Sentences
討論会で彼は私の欠点を突いてきた。
He pointed out my flaws.
きつつきが木を突いて虫を探している。
The bird pecks at the tree looking for insects.
箸で弁当のおかずを突いた。
I poked at the side dishes in my lunch box with chopsticks.