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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 頬杖をつく | 頬杖をつかない |
| Polite | 頬杖をつきます | 頬杖をつきません |
| Past | 頬杖をついた | 頬杖をつかなかった |
| Polite + Past | 頬杖をつきました | 頬杖をつきませんでした |
| Te-form | 頬杖をついて | 頬杖をつかなくて |
| Potential | 頬杖をつける | 頬杖をつけない |
| Passive | 頬杖をつかれる | 頬杖をつかれない |
| Causative | 頬杖をつかせる | 頬杖をつかせない |
| Causative + Passive | 頬杖をつかされる | 頬杖をつかされない |
| Imperative | 頬杖をつけ | 頬杖をつくな |
Example
頬杖をつくと、肩が凝ることがあります。
When you prop your cheek on your hand, your shoulder can become stiff.
Usage Notes
This expression describes the familiar seated posture of supporting the cheek with one hand, often with the elbow on a desk. It can suggest boredom, fatigue, or simply a relaxed posture.
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