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揉: rub

rub; massage; quarrel
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Readings

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もむ・もめる

揉む (もむ) is to knead or massage; 揉める (もめる) is to be in dispute. Same kanji, different verbs.

Key words

揉むもむto massage; to knead
揉めるもめるto be in dispute
揉め事もめごとtrouble; dispute
揉み合うもみあうto scuffle
揉み消すもみけすto hush up

Example sentences

I massaged my tired father's shoulders for him.

The brothers are quarreling over money.

The company tried to hush up the scandal, but it came to light right away.

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