Vocabulary
Form
to prick; to stab
verb
vt
N3
freq #900
Example sentences
彼(かれ)はあごを片手(かたて)にもたせて食卓(しょくたく)にひじを突(つ)いて座(すわ)っていた。
He sat at the table with his chin cupped in one hand.
彼(かれ)の演説(えんぜつ)は短(みじか)くて要点(ようてん)をついていた。
His speech was brief and to the point.
テーブルにひじを突(つ)くのはやめなさい。
Stop resting your elbows on the table.
珍客(ちんきゃく)も3日(みっか)いれば鼻(はな)につく。
Even a rare guest wears out his welcome after three days.