Lingaku- to grimace (in pain)
- to show one's teeth
- to bare one's fangs
Generated: This usage describes a facial expression that indicates discomfort or pain, often involving a contorted face.
He grimaced in pain after falling.
Generated: This meaning can refer to displaying one's teeth, often as a reaction to fear or aggression.
The dog showed its teeth when it saw the stranger.
Generated: This phrase typically refers to displaying aggression or hostility, often metaphorically, as if one were ready to attack.
She bared her fangs in the competition, showing no mercy.