What does 突く mean?
突く is a Japanese verb meaning “to thrust, to strike; to poke” in English. It can also be translated as “to poke, to use (a cane), to brave (the rain, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 突く in kanji, つく in hiragana, and tsuku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
針で親指を突いてしまった。
I pricked my thumb with a needle.
テーブルにひじを突くのはやめなさい。
Stop resting your elbows on the table.