歯噛み

はがみ

Also written 歯がみ, 歯嚙み

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism
2. grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth

Kanji

• 歯 tooth. Read as は.
• 噛 bite. Read as かむ.

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