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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 歯を食いしばる | 歯を食いしばらない |
| Polite | 歯を食いしばります | 歯を食いしばりません |
| Past | 歯を食いしばった | 歯を食いしばらなかった |
| Polite + Past | 歯を食いしばりました | 歯を食いしばりませんでした |
| Te-form | 歯を食いしばって | 歯を食いしばらなくて |
| Potential | 歯を食いしばれる | 歯を食いしばれない |
| Passive | 歯を食いしばられる | 歯を食いしばられない |
| Causative | 歯を食いしばらせる | 歯を食いしばらせない |
| Causative + Passive | 歯を食いしばらされる | 歯を食いしばらされない |
| Imperative | 歯を食いしばれ | 歯を食いしばるな |
Handwriting
Example
He clenched his teeth in frustration and held back his tears.
Usage Notes
Used when someone is trying to endure intense pain, anger, or frustration without giving in.
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