苛む さいなむ Also written 嘖む Meanings Godan verb, Transitive to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow Kanji 苛 irritate. Read as さいなむ. Example sentences 我々一同恐怖にさいなまれた。We were all assailed with fears. 彼は罪の意識にさいなまれた。He was tortured by guilt. 彼女は孤独感に苛まれた。She felt very lonely. 時々、孤独感に苛まれることがあります。Sometimes I have feelings of being tormented by loneliness. まだ罪悪感に苛まれている。I'm still feeling guilty. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists