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kneeling

To be in a position where the body is supported by one or both knees. / Being in a position where the body is supported by one or both knees. / The act or position of resting on one's knees, often as a sign of respect, submission, or prayer.
Intransitive VerbAdjectiveNoun

This term describes a physical posture that carries heavy socio-cultural weight. While it can be a simple functional movement for tasks like gardening or tying laces, it is most frequently associated with rituals of submission, reverence, or spiritual devotion. In a religious context, it signifies humility before a higher power.

In modern political contexts, the act has evolved into a potent symbol of peaceful protest and social justice, specifically regarding racial inequality. This shift transforms the physical act from one of submission to one of silent, defiant demand for systemic change.

Meanings

Intransitive Verb
[~]

To be in a position where the body is supported by one or both knees.

He was kneeling on the floor to tie his shoelaces.

Adjective

Being in a position where the body is supported by one or both knees.

The kneeling figure in the painting represents a penitent sinner.

Noun

The act or position of resting on one's knees, often as a sign of respect, submission, or prayer.

The ceremony began with a period of silent kneeling.

Examples

He was kneeling by the bedside when the doctor entered the room.

彼は医師が入室したとき、ベッドサイドにひざまずいていた。

Please stay kneeling until the ceremony is complete.

儀式が終わるまでひざをついたままでいてください。

History

I found her kneeling in the garden planting new flowers.

彼女が庭でひざをついて新しい花を植えているのを見つけた。

The knight remained kneeling before the king to receive his title.

騎士は称号を受けるため、王の前でひざをついたままだった。

Fantasy

I am kneeling before you to beg for your forgiveness.

あなたの許しを請うため、私はひざまずいています。

Apology

Kneeling for too long on a hard floor can be very painful.

硬い床の上で長時間ひざをつくのは非常に苦痛だ。

Why are you kneeling on the floor in the middle of the living room?

なぜリビングの真ん中でひざをついているの？

She spent the entire morning kneeling in prayer at the altar.

彼女は午前中ずっと祭壇でひざまずいて祈っていた。

The athlete was kneeling on the grass during the national anthem.

その選手は国歌演奏の間、芝生の上でひざをついていた。

Related Words

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