Moto 元

噛む (かむ)to bite; to chew; to gnaw

  1. to biteGodan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb
  2. to chew; to gnaw; to masticateGodan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb
  3. to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to stutterGodan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb
  4. to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb
  5. to engage (of cogs, zippers, etc.); to mesh; to fit togetherGodan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb
  6. to be involved inGodan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

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