噛む

Reading

Kana: しがむ
Romaji: shigamu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5m
vt
1

to chew (strongly)

Note: word usually written using kana alone; obscure term

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 ゴウ、 か.む、 か.じる
Meanings: chew, bite, gnaw

Example Sentences

窮鼠(きゅうそ)(ねこ)をかむ。
➥A cornered rat will bite a cat.
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(わたし)(くちびる)()んだ。
➥I bit my lip.
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食物(しょくもつ)をよくかみなさい。
➥Chew your food well.
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なに()んでるの?
➥What are you crunching on?
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()むと(いた)いですか。
➥Does it hurt when you chew?
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(わたし)(へび)(あし)をかまれた。
➥The snake bit me in the leg.
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