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鞭むち打うつ

む
ち
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つ
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Meanings

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godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb

whip; lash; spur on; encourage

Literally to strike with a whip; figuratively to drive or urge someone forward, often with harsh or forceful means. The figurative use is common in expressions like 自分を鞭打つ (to push oneself hard).

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