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ねじを巻(ま)く
Rank #155,357

Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending
    1. to wind (e.g. a watch)
  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending, idiomatic expression
    2. to give (someone) a good prodding; to make (someone) shape up

Readings

ねじを巻く
(50%)
螺子を巻く
(44%)
ねじをまく
(5%)
ネジを巻く
(0%)
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