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A1 Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb, Transitive verb

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

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    1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

      1.

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

    2. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb

      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)むために()()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}

      • N1

      ()いている子供(こども)(なぐさ)むために大人気(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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