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What does 揉む (もむ, momu) mean?

揉む (もむ, momu) means to massage, to knead; to argue heatedly.

Quick facts
Readingもむ
Romajimomu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
もむ
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmomu

to massage, to knead; to argue heatedly

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to rub; to crumple
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to massage
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to argue; to have a heated discussion
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to train; to coach
  5. 5godan verb · transitive to jostle; to crowd; to shake

Example sentences

  • I gently massaged my tired feet.

  • I had someone massage my shoulders.

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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.

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