縋る

Reading

Kana: すがる

Romaji: sugaru

Definitions

v5r

vi

1

to cling to; to hang onto

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

to rely on; to depend on

Note: word usually written using kana alone

v5r

3

to implore; to entreat

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

縋

Readings: ツイ、 すが.る

Meanings: cling, hang on, depend

Example Sentences

私(わたし)は彼(かれ)の親切(しんせつ)にすがった。

➥I relied on his kindness.

彼女(かのじょ)は行(い)かせまいとして私(わたし)に縋(すが)った。

➥She held on to me to prevent me from going.