つかえる
- to stick; to get stuck; to get caught; to get jammed; to clogword usually written using kana alone
- to be unavailable; to be busy; to be occupied; to be fullword usually written using kana alone
- to be piled up (e.g. of work)word usually written using kana alone
- to halt (in one's speech); to stumble (over one's words); to stutter; to stammerword usually written using kana alone
- to feel blocked (of one's chest or throat, due to grief, anxiety, illness, etc.); to feel pressure; to feel painword usually written using kana alonesee also
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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- to stick; to get stuck; to get caught; to get jammed; to clog
- to be unavailable; to be busy; to be occupied; to be full
- to be piled up (e.g. of work)
- to halt (in one's speech); to stumble (over one's words); to stutter; to stammer
- to feel blocked (of one's chest or throat, due to grief, anxiety, illness, etc.); to feel pressure; to feel pain
This meaning is used when something physically adheres to or obstructs something else.
This meaning is used to describe when something is not accessible or cannot be used because it is occupied or in use.
This meaning is used when work or tasks accumulate and become overwhelming.
This meaning is used to describe speech impediments or difficulties in speaking fluently.
This meaning is used when someone experiences physical or emotional tightness in the chest or throat.