Japanese

うずくまる
Meaning: to crouch; to squat
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 蹲る 蹲らない
Polite 蹲ります 蹲りません
Past 蹲った 蹲らなかった
Polite + Past 蹲りました 蹲りませんでした
Te-form 蹲って 蹲らなくて
Potential 蹲れる 蹲れない
Passive 蹲られる 蹲られない
Causative 蹲らせる 蹲らせない
Causative + Passive 蹲らされる 蹲らされない
Imperative 蹲れ 蹲るな

Handwriting

蹲
る

Example

The boy was crouching in the corner of the street.

Usage Notes

This verb describes the action of lowering one's body by bending the knees, often into a compact, low posture. It can imply hiding, resting, or feeling unwell.

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