also: はがみ
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
teeth grinding; bruxism
Medical/physiological term for involuntary grinding, especially during sleep. Also used as a noun or with する.
夜中に歯ぎしりがひどくて、家族に起こされた。
My teeth grinding was so bad at night that my family woke me up.
ストレスで歯ぎしりをするよう
I started grinding my teeth due to stress.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
Emotional reaction: grinding teeth in anger, frustration, or vexation. Often used figuratively.
彼は悔しさに歯ぎしりをして、拳を握りしめた。
He gnashed his teeth in frustration and clenched his fists.
負けた相手を見て、歯ぎしりする思いだった。
Seeing the opponent who beat me, I felt like grinding my teeth.