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力(りき)む
Rank #17,810

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'mu' ending, intransitive verb
    1. to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to try (too) hard; to draw one's body taut
  • 2. to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger; to bluff; to boast

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力む
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りきむ
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