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

軋む

Reading

Kana: きしむ
Romaji: kishimu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5m
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1

to jar; to creak; to grate

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: アツ、 きし.る、 きし.む
Meanings: squeak, creak, grate

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)体重(たいじゅう)でその椅子(いす)は、きしんだ。
➥The old chair groaned under her weight.
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テーブルがきしむほど食物(しょくもつ)がたくさんあった。
➥The table was groaning with food.
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