膝をつく (ひざをつく) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-ku)
fall to one's knees; go down on one's knees
Describes the action of dropping to one's knees, often from exhaustion, shock, or as a gesture of supplication or deep respect.
彼
は
床
に
膝
を
つい
た
。
To express his apology, he went down on his knees on the floor.