Japanese Word · Intermediate
噛み締める
to reflect upon, to digest
Pronunciation: [ka̠mʲiɕime̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to reflect upon, to digest
Example
唇を噛み締めて耐える
to endure (something) by biting one's lip
Practice tips
- Practice 噛み締める out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.