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Kotomora

食くい合あわす

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Meanings

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godan verb (-su)

clench (teeth); bite together

Primarily used for clenching the teeth, often in anger or determination. The kanji 食い合わす suggests biting together. This verb is somewhat rare and may be replaced by 食いしばる in modern usage.