Meaning

Primary

Subservient

Alternative

Abject

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

A lowly person who yields to everyone is really subservient. They'll do everything people tell them because they don't have the nerves to speak up and just say no.

Reading

ひくつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

どうしてすぐに卑屈になるの?

Why do you immediately become subservient?

Kanji Composition