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What does きしむ (kishimu) mean?

きしむ means to creak, squeak.

Quick facts
Readingきしむ
Romajikishimu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
きしむ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkishimu

to creak, squeak

Example sentences

  • The door hinge is creaking.

  • The old floor creaks every time someone walks on it.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.