く
 
ぐ
 
る

Godan verb, intransitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to go under, to pass under, to go through, to pass through.
  2. to dive (into or under the water).
  3. to evade, to get around, to slip past.
  4. to survive, to surmount.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
く
 
ぐ
 
る
くぐる ✔
くぐ
潜
 
る
潜る くぐる ✔