Japanese

める

といつめる
Meaning: to press for an answer; to cross-examine; to question closely
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

問
い
詰
め
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Example

The police questioned him strictly.

Usage Notes

Implies asking questions relentlessly until the truth is revealed or an explanation is provided. Often used in interrogations or confrontations.

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