きしむ

Frequency rank: 25,547. – 25,727. (for form 軋む: 6,449. – 6,453.)
    Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
  1. to jar; to creak; to grateword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • きしむFrequency rank: 25,547. – 25,727.
  • む【きしむ】Frequency rank: 6,449. – 6,453.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to jar; to creak; to grate
    2. This refers to a sound or action where something moves or rubs against another object, producing a harsh or unpleasant noise. It can be used to describe the sounds made by doors, floors, or machinery when they are not functioning smoothly.
    I heard the sound of the door creaking.
    The old floor creaks.
Generated collocations (experimental)
the floor creaksthe door creaksthe sound of creakingcreaking jointsold furniture creaksto make a creaking soundto sometimes jara creaking statethe noise gratesようa grating sound
Example sentences
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