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Japanese

える

みもだえる
Meaning: to writhe in pain or distress
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 身悶える 身悶えない
Polite 身悶えます 身悶えません
Past 身悶えた 身悶えなかった
Polite + Past 身悶えました 身悶えませんでした
Te-form 身悶えて 身悶えなくて
Potential 身悶えられる 身悶えられない
Passive 身悶えられる 身悶えられない
Causative 身悶えさせる 身悶えさせない
Imperative 身悶えろ 身悶えるな

Example

彼は激しい腹痛に身悶えながら、救急車を待った。
He writhed with severe stomach pain while waiting for an ambulance.

Usage Notes

It describes twisting or restless movement caused by intense physical pain, anguish, or frustration.

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