ichidan verb, transitive verb
Archaic transitive verb meaning to crumple or collapse something by pressing or rubbing. Not used in modern Japanese.
古い文献では、紙を揉み立てるという表現が見られる。
In old documents, the expression 'to crumple paper' can be found.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Transitive verb meaning to press, urge, or rush someone. The nuance is of persistently pushing someone to do something.
彼は私を揉み立てて、早く決断するように言った。
He pressed me, telling me to make a decision quickly.
上司に揉み立てられて、残業を引き受けた。
Urged by my boss, I accepted the overtime work.