godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
dig up; dig out; pick; clean out
Colloquial verb for digging something out of a confined space, such as picking one's nose, cleaning out ears, or digging up something buried. Often used for small, meticulous digging actions. Related to ほじる.
See also: ほじる
子供が鼻をかっぽじっている。
The child is picking his nose.
耳をかっぽじってよく聞け。
Clean out your ears and listen carefully.