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Kotomora

けつまずく

also: けつまづく

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Meanings

1

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

stumble; trip

usually written using kana alone

Physical stumbling or tripping over something, often with the foot catching on an obstacle.

2

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

fail; suffer a setback

usually written using kana alone

Figurative use: to stumble in life or work, encounter an unexpected difficulty or failure.