noun, takes する, intransitive verb

  1. prostrating oneself (in submission, respect, etc.).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
平伏 へいふく

Contained Kanji Breakdown

even, flat, peace
ヘイ たいら ひら (3rd, N3)
dry, parch, ebb
ひ.る カン ほ.す (6th, N2)
to divide
prostrated, bend down, bow
ふ.せる フク ふし (8th, N1)
human radical (no. 9)
dog
いぬ ケン (1st, N4)
large, big
ダイ おお- た (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)