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すく

become hungry, become empty, become vacant, comb

verb · present Rare #35,442
become hungry Usually used in お腹がすく, “to become hungry.”
JA: 運動すると、お腹がすく。
EN: When I exercise, I get hungry.
become empty, become vacant Often used for seats, shops, roads, or other spaces that become less crowded.
JA: 電車がすくまで待ちましょう。
EN: Let's wait until the train becomes less crowded.
comb Used for combing or brushing hair.
JA: 毎朝、髪をすく。
EN: I comb my hair every morning.
Conjugation of すく
Present
すく

お腹がすくと胃が痛みます。

When I get hungry, my stomach hurts.

私たちと一緒ならお腹がすくことはないわ

You’ll never go hungry with us.

— 道 (1954)

赤ん坊はおなかがすくと泣く。

Babies cry when they're hungry.

お腹すくとどうなるか分かってるでしょ。

You know what happens when I get hungry, right?

赤ちゃんはお腹がすくと泣くのよ。

Babies cry when they're hungry.