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気がすまない

気が済まない

Reading

Kana: きがすまない
Romaji: kigasumanai
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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not to be able to settle down (if something is not done); must (do something)

Kanji

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
Readings: サイ、 セイ、 す.む、 -ず.み、 -ずみ、 す.まない、 す.ます、 -す.ます、 すく.う、 な.す、 わたし、 わた.る
Meanings: finish, come to an end, excusable, need not

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)(なに)でも自分(じぶん)(おも)(どお)りにしないと()がすまない。
➥She must have everything her own way.
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彼女(かのじょ)はいつだって自分(じぶん)命令(めいれい)する立場(たちば)にいないと()がすまないのです。
➥She always has to be the one giving orders.
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