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力む

りきむ

Readings

りきむ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5m, vito strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to try (too) hard; to draw one's body taut
  2. 2.
    v5m, vito put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger; to bluff; to boast

Kanji breakdown

力
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力むりきむ

to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger

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