VocabJLPT N2
to crawl
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to crawl
  2. 2. to creep
  3. 3. to slither
  4. 4. to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.)
A verb meaning to crawl or creep along the ground on hands and knees, or to describe something spreading along a surface. It can describe a baby crawling, a person crawling through a tight space, or vines spreading across a wall.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That document fell under the desk — just crawl and get it!

Sentence 2

Why do you need to crawl across the floor to look for it?

Sentence 3

The wind is so strong — the sand is practically crawling along the ground!

Sentence 4

Why are you crawling so slowly? Are you doing that on purpose?

Sentence 5

The director instructed, "Move the camera like it's crawling along the floor."