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
Pronounced: ugomeku
(intransitive) To twist one's body with snakelike motions.
What does "squirm" mean?
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verb To twist and wriggle the body, like a worm or snake.
"The toddler squirmed on her mother's lap."
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verb To feel or show discomfort, embarrassment, or awkwardness.
"He squirmed under the interviewer's tough questions."
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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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