Japanese Word · Intermediate
齧り付く
bite into
Pronunciation: [ka̠ʑiɾʲit͡sɨ̥kɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "bite into".
Example
「私だ、刑吏！ 殺されるのは、私だ。メロスだ。彼を人質にした私は、ここにいる！」と、かすれた声で精一ぱいに叫びながら、ついに磔台に昇り、釣り上げられてゆく友の両足に、齧りついた。
"It's me, executioner! The one who shall be killed is me. Melos. The me who held him hostage is here!" Shouting in a hoarse voice with all his strength
Practice tips
- Practice 齧り付く 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.