Refers to a sprain, a joint injury caused by overstretching or tearing ligaments. Often used in medical or everyday contexts.
An ankle sprain hurts when walking.
To heal a sprain quickly, it's important to apply ice.
Kana spelling is the usual written form.
Derived from the verb 挫く (くじく), meaning 'to sprain' or 'to wrench'. The noun form 挫き (くじき) refers to the resulting injury.