gnaw in Japanese
gnaw in Japanese is 齧る — gnaw means to bite or chew persistently on something tough.
gnaw in Japanese
齧る
Pronounced: kajiru
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
What does "gnaw" mean?
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verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
"The dog gnawed on the bone for hours."
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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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