Lingakuつぐむ
Frequency rank: 23,860. – 24,001.
- to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silentword usually written using kana alone
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
Generated: This expression is used when someone refrains from speaking or chooses not to express their thoughts or opinions, often to avoid conflict or due to hesitation.
Example sentences4 results
He held his tongue while he was being scolded.