も
 
が
 
く

Godan verb, intransitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to struggle, to writhe, to wriggle, to squirm.
  2. to act frantically, to make desperate efforts.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
も
 
が
 
く
もがく ✔
も
藻
が
掻
 
く
藻掻く もがく
もが
踠
 
く
踠く もがく
も
藻
が
搔
 
く
藻搔く もがく