This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

噛み締める

噛しめる、 かみ締める、 噛締める

Reading

Kana: かみしめる
Romaji: kamishimeru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v1
vt
1

to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip)

2

to reflect upon; to digest

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 ゴウ、 か.む、 か.じる
Meanings: chew, bite, gnaw
Readings: テイ、 し.まる、 し.まり、 し.める、 -し.め、 -じ.め
Meanings: tighten, tie, shut, lock, fasten

Example Sentence

成功(せいこう)(よろこ)びをかみしめる。
➥Taste the sweets of success.
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