Word details

たわむ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word たわむ.

Dictionary

Entry

撓む橈むIntransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #25891
1

to bend; to warp

Examples
その枝はたわんだが、折れなかった。
The branch bent but did not break.
2

to lose heart

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bend, train, lithe

15 strokes

On

トウキョウコウジョウ

Kun

たわ.むしな.うしお.るたわ.めるみだ.すみだ.れる

oar, scull, paddle

16 strokes

On

ドウジョウニョウ

Kun

かいかじたわ.むたわ.める

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