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しかめる

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Meanings

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ichidan verb, transitive verb

to screw up (one's face); to scrunch up; to pucker up; to furrow (one's brow); to wrinkle

usually written using kana alone

Describes contorting the face in displeasure, pain, or distaste. Most commonly used in the phrase 顔をしかめる.

See also: 顔をしかめる