口をつぐむ | Shirabe

噤むつぐむ

Godan Transitive

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Godan verb with 'mu' endingtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to shut one's mouth;to hold one's tongue;to keep silent

usu. as 口を〜

See also: 口をつぐむ (くちをつぐむ)

彼は叱られているとき口をつぐんでいた。

He held his tongue while he was being scolded.

Other forms 鉗む【つぐむ】 (rarely used kanji form)

female given name or forename

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Tsugumu

Godan Expression

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Godan verb with 'mu' endingexpressions (phrases cerrar la boca;callarse;no decir ni mu

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Godan verb with 'mu' endingexpressions (phrases idiomatic expression to hold one's tongue;to shut up

彼はチョット口をつぐんだ。

He closed his mouth for a moment.

Other forms 口を噤む【くちをつぐむ】