うつぶ
俯
　
す

Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to lie face down (e.g. on the ground, napping on a desk), to lie prone.
  2. to lower (one's head, gaze, etc.). Archaism.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
うつぶ
俯
　
す
 俯す うつぶす
　
う
　
つ
ぶ
伏
　
す
 うつ伏す うつぶす
うつ
俯
ぶ
伏
　
す
 俯伏す うつぶす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bend down, lie prostrate
うつむ.く　フ　ふ.す (Kentei 1)
human radical (no. 9)
borough, urban prefecture, govt office
フ　い　う (4th, N2)
dotted cliff radical (no. 53)
ゲン (Kentei 1)
wild goose, trailing cliff radical (no. 27)
カン　かりがね (Kentei 1)
adhere, attach, refer to
つ.ける　フ　-づけ (4th, N3)
measurement, tenth of a shaku, a little
スン　す　みき (6th, N1)