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

苛む

嘖む

Reading

Kana: さいなむ
Romaji: sainamu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5m
vt
1

to torment; to torture; to harass

Kanji

Readings: カ、 いじ.める、 さいな.む、 いらだ.つ、 からい、 こまかい
Meanings: torment, scold, chastise
Readings: サク、 さいな.む、 さけ.ぶ
Meanings: scold, torment, chastise

Example Sentences

我々(われわれ)一同(いちどう)恐怖(きょうふ)にさいなまれた。
➥We were all assailed with fears.
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(かれ)(つみ)意識(いしき)にさいなまれた。
➥He was tortured by guilt.
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