Meaning of せがむ in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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せがむ
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Romajisegamu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `mu` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to badger (pester) (a person to do)
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Example Sentences
せがむ used in context
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彼は彼女に車を運転させるつもりはなかったのだが、彼女があまりにせがむものだから、彼の方がとうとう折れた。
He didn't intend to let her drive but she pestered him so much that he finally gave in.
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He teased his father to buy for a bicycle.
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He asked for a cigarette.
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His daughter importuned him to buy the doll.
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The girl insisted on being taken to the zoo.
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The girl insisted on being taken to the zoo.
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