Japanese

める

ひそめる
Meaning: to furrow (one's brows), to frown, to scowl
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 顰める 顰めない
Polite 顰めます 顰めません
Past 顰めた 顰めなかった
Polite + Past 顰めました 顰めませんでした
Te-form 顰めて 顰めなくて
Potential 顰められる 顰められない
Passive 顰められる 顰められない
Causative 顰めさせる 顰めさせない
Imperative 顰めろ 顰めるな

Handwriting

顰
め
る

Example sentences

He couldn't help but frown at the intense bitterness.
彼の鄙陋な振る舞いは、周囲の眉をひそめさせた。
His vulgar behavior caused those around him to frown.

Usage Notes

Almost always used with '眉を' (brows). Indicates displeasure, discomfort, or concentration.

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