Word details
もむ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もむ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to rub; to crumple
Examples
その結果の報道に満足して彼は手をもんでうれしがっていた。
He was rubbing his hands over the report of the result.
2
to massage
3
to argue; to have a heated discussion
4
to train; to coach
5
to jostle; to crowd; to shake; to rock
6
As もまれる
to have various experiences (out in the world)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
揉
rub, massage, shampoo, debate vigorously, train, coach, worry, get in trouble
12 strokes
On
ジュウ
Kun
も.むも.める
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