Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verbto bite (at); to snap at · to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)tasteless; dry as dust; insipid; flat; dull

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), I-adjective (keiyoushi)not meshing (of people, organizations, etc.); not seeing eye to eye

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)sour (expression); as if having chewed on a bitter bug

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verbto gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to munch; to crunch · to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of; to have a smattering of

Nounwillow-leafed magnolia (Magnolia salicifolia); anise magnolia

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verbto chew (strongly)

Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verbgrinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism · grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth

Nounbite wound; bite

Nounsponger (e.g. off one's parents); hanger-on; freeloader; leech; shin gnawer

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verbto force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag) · to wedge into a space · to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit)

Nouncockroach

Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verbplay-biting (e.g. by pets); mouthing; nipping

Noun, Suru verbeating bones; gnawing on a bone; osteophagy

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Intransitive verbto mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to meet (of teeth); to occlude · to bite each other · to be on the same wavelength; to mesh

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verbto crunch; to masticate · to simplify; to explain plainly

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verbto suppress (a smile, yawn, etc.); to stifle · to bite to death

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verbto bite off; to gnaw through

Noun, Suru verbsuperficial knowledge; smattering · dabbler; dilettante · dipping into

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verbto bite into; to sink one's teeth into · to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verbto chew up

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)a cornered rat will bite the cat; one who is cornered will fight like a devil

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'mu' endingto regret bitterly; to be very sorry (for); to bite one's navel

Nounsacrificial opponent; jobber (in wrestling); foil; weak player brought in to make the opponent appear stronger

Ichidan verb, Transitive verbto force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag) · to wedge into a space · to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit)

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'mu' endingto participate in (as a member); to get involved in

Nounsake made from rice or other cereal which is chewed before fermentation

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' endingto depend on someone else's (financial) support (usu. one's parents'); to gnaw on (someone's) shin

Nounchewy texture

Nountropical fire ant (Solenopsis geminata)

Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particlewhile fumbling one's words; with a stutter

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verbto bite and tear apart

Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verbmeddling; butting in (wherever one can); sticking one's nose into (e.g. a conversation); shallow involvement; being intrusive · person who meddles in everything; person butting in a lot; busybody

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' endingto hit (someone) once; to give (someone) a punch · to intimidate (someone)

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verbto chew thoroughly; to masticate · to comprehend; to digest (e.g. an idea); to fully understand

Ichidan verb, Transitive verbto chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip) · to reflect upon; to digest

Ichidan verb, Transitive verbto taste; to distinguish; to understand

Nounoverbite

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Intransitive verbto ram one's opponent head-first in the initial charge · to punch hard; to hit hard

Nounocclusion; bite · engaging or meshing (of gears)

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)habit of biting one's nails

Nounchewing tobacco

Nounfront-row sets; ringside seats

Nounstriking the face

Nounsnapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Transitive verbto crush with the teeth; to crunch · to simplify

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verbto bite off

Nounlittle fire ant (Wasmannia auropunctata); electric ant

Ichidan verb, Transitive verbto clench (one's teeth); to grit · to engage (gears) · to set to fighting (e.g. dogs); to pit against each other