Vocab Info

A1 う-verb (む), Intransitive verb, Transitive verb

(なぐさ)to be diverted, to forget one's worries, to comfort

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (む), Intransitive verb

      1. 1.

        to feel comforted, to be in good spirits, to feel better, to forget one's worries

    2. う-verb (む), Transitive verb

      1. 2.

        to trifle with, to fool around with

    All Forms

    慰む 【なぐさむ】

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      ()()んでいる(むすめ)(こころ)(なぐさ)(はなし)をする。

      I talk to my downcast daughter in a way that comforts her heart. {to be diverted, to forget one's worries, to comfort}

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      失意(しつい)(ひた)っている友人(ゆうじん)(なぐさ)ために()()す。

      I take out my friend who is wallowing in disappointment to comfort him and help him forget his worries. {to be diverted, to forget one's worries, to comfort}

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      元気(げんき)のない(ひと)(なぐさ)むような元気(げんき)(きょく)(つく)りたいです。

      I want to create an energetic song that can comfort people who are feeling down. {to be diverted, to forget one's worries, to comfort}

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      彼女(かのじょ)をさんざん(なぐさ)んで()てた(かれ)悪魔(あくま)でなくてなんだろう。

      What else could he be if not a devil, who comforted her thoroughly only to abandon her? {to be diverted, to forget one's worries, to comfort}

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      ()いている子供(こども)(なぐさ)ために大人気(だいにんき)キャラクターのぬいぐるみを()した。

      In order to comfort the crying child, they brought out a plush toy of a very popular character. {to be diverted, to forget one's worries, to comfort}

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