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gnaw in Japanese

gnaw in Japanese is 齧る — gnaw means to bite or chew persistently on something tough.

gnaw in Japanese

齧る
verb
Pronounced: kajiru
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.

What does "gnaw" mean?

  1. verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
    "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours."
  2. verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.
    "Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview."
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gnaw in a sentence

  • The dog gnawed on the bone for hours.
  • Mice had gnawed through the wiring in the attic.
  • Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview.

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What is "gnaw" in Japanese?

"gnaw" in Japanese is 齧る. gnaw means: To bite or chew persistently on something tough.

How do you pronounce 齧る?

"gnaw" in Japanese is 齧る, pronounced "kajiru".

How do you use "gnaw" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours." In Japanese, "gnaw" is 齧る.

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