Vocabulary

What does 力む (りきむ, rikimu) mean?

力む (りきむ, rikimu) means to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself.

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Readingりきむ
Romajirikimu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
りきむ
rikimu

to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger

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