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きしむ

kishimu

to jar, to creak, to grate

Example sentence

彼女の体重でその椅子は、きしんだ。

The old chair groaned under her weight.

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More Actions & States (generic) words

WordMeaning
澄ますすますto make clear, to clear; to listen carefully (耳を澄ます)
来るきたるcoming, next (formal; e.g. 来る五日 = this coming 5th)
反応はんのうreaction, response
受け入れうけいれreceiving, acceptance
コントロールコントロールcontrol
放置ほうちleave as is, leave alone, neglect
所属しょぞくattached to, belong to
対処たいしょdeal with, cope

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