咀嚼
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 咀嚼
1
chewing; mastication
2
digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension; appreciation
Kanji in this Word
咀
8 strokes
Meanings
bite
eat
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソ
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.む
嚼
21 strokes
Meanings
bite
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.む
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