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Meaning of 揉む(もむ) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

揉む
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
もむ
Romaji
momu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `mu` ending, transitive verb
    Meaning
    to rub; to crumple (up); to wrinkle; to massage; to be troubled about; to worry over; to train; to coach

Example Sentences

揉む, もむ used in context

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
揉む
Plain Polite
揉みます
Negative
揉まない
Negative Polite
揉みません

Past

Plain
揉んだ
Plain Polite
揉みました
Negative
揉まなかった
Negative Polite
揉みませんでした

Te

Plain
揉んで
Plain Polite
揉みまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
揉まれる
Plain Polite
揉まれます
Negative
揉まれない
Negative Polite
揉まれません

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Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

rub, massage, shampoo, debate vigorously, train, coach, worry, get in trouble

On: ジュウ

Kun: も.む, も.める

12 strokes

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