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Kotomora

むくむ

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Meanings

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godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

swell; become swollen; become puffy; become bloated

usually written using kana alone

Describes body parts or the whole body swelling, often from fluid retention, lack of sleep, or health conditions. Common in everyday speech.

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