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squirm in Japanese

squirm in Japanese is 蠢く — squirm means to twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.

squirm in Japanese

蠢く
verb
Pronounced: ugomeku
(intransitive) To twist one's body with snakelike motions.

What does "squirm" mean?

  1. verb To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.
    "The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap."
  2. verb To feel or show discomfort, embarrassment, or awkwardness.
    "He squirmed under the interviewer's tough questions."
  3. noun A wriggling, twisting movement.
    "She gave a squirm to free herself from his grip."
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squirm in a sentence

  • The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap.
  • The fish squirmed as he tried to unhook it.
  • He squirmed under the interviewer's tough questions.
  • She gave a squirm to free herself from his grip.

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What is "squirm" in Japanese?

"squirm" in Japanese is 蠢く. squirm means: To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.

How do you pronounce 蠢く?

"squirm" in Japanese is 蠢く, pronounced "ugomeku".

How do you use "squirm" in a sentence?

Example: "The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap." In Japanese, "squirm" is 蠢く.

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