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
彼は箸でおかずをつつくだけだった。
He just poked at the side dishes with his chopsticks.
スズメが米粒をつつく音が聞こえた。
I heard the sound of sparrows pecking at grains of rice.
指で肩をつつくのはやめてほしい。
I wish you'd stop poking my shoulder with your finger.