噛む

咬む、 嚙む、 嚼む

Reading

Kana: かむ
Romaji: kamu
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Definitions

v5m
vt
1

to bite; to chew; to gnaw

2

to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

3

to engage (of cogs, zippers, etc.); to mesh; to fit together

4

to be involved in

See also: 一枚噛む
5

to fumble one's words (during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words

6

to strongly confute; to argue down; to rebuke; to scold harshly

Note: archaism

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 ゴウ、 か.む、 か.じる
Meanings: chew, bite, gnaw
Readings: コウ、 ヨウ、 か.む
Meanings: bite, gnaw, chew, gear with, dash against
Readings: シャク、 か.む
Meaning: bite

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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