Word details
噛む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 噛む.
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Entry
1
to bite
Examples
爪を噛むのはよしなさい。
Don't bite your nails.
2
to chew; to gnaw; to masticate
Examples
噛むと痛いですか。
Does it hurt when you chew?
3
to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to stutter; to stammer
4
to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
5
to engage (of cogs, zippers, etc.); to mesh; to fit together
6
to be involved in
7
Archaic; Used by Edo period prostitutes
to convince; to persuade
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