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歯(は)を食(く)いしばる
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Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending, idiomatic expression
    1. to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper
  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
    2. to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth

Readings

歯を食いしばる
(82%)
歯を食い縛る
(14%)
歯をくいしばる
(2%)
歯を食縛る
(0%)
はをくいしばる
(0%)
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