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みもだえ (mimodaeru)
身悶え

to writhe, to squirm (in pain, agony, or embarrassment)

💡 Nuance & Usage: To twist one's body restlessly or convulsively, typically due to intense physical pain, mental agony, discomfort, or extreme embarrassment/frustration. 動かせない、または動かしたいのに動かせない状況で、苦痛や恥ずかしさ、もどかしさなどから体をよじったり、もがいたりする様子。

📝 Example Sentences

激痛に身悶えする患者。
A patient writhing in intense pain.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "身悶え"!

彼は痛みに_______ながら、助けを求めた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「身悶え」は、苦痛などで体をよじる様子を表します。
English: Mimodaeru (身悶え) describes the act of writhing or squirming due to pain.
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