Meanings
Readings
Common Words
to bite
to chew; to gnaw; to masticate
to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to stutter; to stammer
to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to engage (of cogs, zippers, etc.); to mesh; to fit together
to be involved in
Archaic; Used by edo period prostitutes
to convince; to persuade
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism
grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
Idiomatic expression
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
front-row sets; ringside seats
Idiomatic expression
to depend on someone else's (financial) support (usu. one's parents')
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