Meanings
Readings
Common Words
aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention
two smiths hammering at an object in turn
hammer
Word usually written using kana alone
hopeless swimmer; person who can't swim; someone who sinks like a stone
to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on
Noun or verb acting prenominally
hammered mark; hammered pattern
smith's assistant; assistant who hammers in response to a master smith's signal
large hammer (used by a smith's assistant)
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