Japanese

める

だきしめる
Meaning: to hug tightly; to embrace; to hold close
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

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

Handwriting

抱
き
締
め
る

Example

The mother hugged her son tightly after a long time.

Usage Notes

Expresses a strong affection or deep emotion by holding someone firmly.

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