噛かみ締しめる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

chew thoroughly; bite down on

Physical action of chewing something firmly or biting something (like one's lip) with force.

• よく噛かみ締しめて食たべると、消しょう化かにいい。

  Chewing your food thoroughly is good for digestion.

• 悔くやしさで唇くちびるを噛かみ締しめた。

  I bit my lip in frustration.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

reflect deeply on; savor; digest mentally

Metaphorical use: to fully appreciate or internalize an experience, emotion, or meaning, often with a sense of deep reflection.

• 彼かれの言こと葉ばの重おもみを噛かみ締しめた。

  I reflected deeply on the weight of his words.

• 勝しょう利りの喜よろこびを噛かみ締しめている。

  I am savoring the joy of victory.