杖つえをつく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

walk with a cane; use a walking stick

Describes the action of walking while leaning on a cane for support. Often used for elderly or injured people.

• 祖そ父ふは杖つえをついてゆっくり歩あるいている。

  My grandfather is walking slowly with a cane.

• 足あしを怪け我がしてから、杖つえをつくようになった。

  Since injuring my leg, I've started using a cane.