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VocabJLPT N3

to poke

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to prick
2. to stab
3. to poke
4. to use (a cane)

This verb means to poke, stab, or thrust at something with a pointed object or finger. It can be used literally, such as poking someone with a stick, or figuratively, such as pointing out a flaw in someone's argument.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She shouted, "Stop poking me!"

Sentence 2

When my dog gets excited, he nudges my knee with his nose.

Sentence 3

She laughed and said, "Don't poke where it hurts."

Sentence 4

He was probably deliberately poking at my insecurities.

Sentence 5

Why does one word from him always hit me right in the chest?