かきむしる

Also written 掻きむしる, 掻き毟る

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Transitive to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off

Example sentences

• 彼は髪をかきむしりながら泣いた。
  He wept, tearing his hair.
• 彼女は身体を折り曲げておなかをかきむしった。
  She doubled over, clutching her side.

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