English–Japanese

“poke” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoつつく (tsutsuku)

Pronunciation

Romajitsuku

Example

私は友達の肩を指で突きます。watashi wa tomo dachi no kata o yubi de tsu ki ma su

I poke my friend's shoulder with my finger.

Illustration for 突く (poke)

How to say “poke” in Japanese

“Poke” in Japanese is 突く (tsuku).

It conveys a small, deliberate push that makes contact with a particular spot without necessarily breaking the surface.

Full entry for 突く: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 突く

授業中に隣の子を突いてはいけません。ju gyō chū ni tonari no ko o tsu i te wa i ke ma se n

Do not poke the child next to you during class.

Tips for using 突く

  • The English verb poke often describes a playful or attention-getting touch, which makes it milder than stab in ordinary conversation.

Other Japanese words for “poke”

友達の肩を指でつつきます。tomo dachi no kata o yubi de tsu tsu ki ma su

I poke my friend's shoulder with my finger.

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