つつく
N3突付く
突く突つく
[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
鳥が地面を突付いて虫を探していた。
A bird was poking at the ground looking for insects.
箸で料理を突付いてばかりいないで食べて。
Stop just poking at your food and eat it.
友達に肩を突付かれて目が覚めた。
My friend nudged my shoulder and I woke up.