Vocab Info

N1 う-verb (る), Transitive verb

(つね)to pinch

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (る), Transitive verb

      1. 1.

        to pinch, to nip

        Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    抓る 【つねる】抓る 【つめる】抓める 【つめる】

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    Examples

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      友達(ともだち)(つね)られた部分(ぶぶん)(いた)いです。

      The part my friend pinched still hurts.

      • N1

      (うで)(つよ)つねったら(うで)(きず)がつきました。

      I pinched my arm too hard, and it left a mark.

      • N1

      (ねむ)そうにしている(いもうと)()()ますために(ほお)(つね)

      I pinch my sister's cheek to wake her up since she looks sleepy.

      • N1

      (あこが)れの有名人(ゆうめいじん)()(まえ)にして、(ゆめ)ではないかと(おも)って(ほお)つねった。

      Seeing my favorite celebrity right in front of me, I pinched my cheek to check if I was dreaming.

      • N1

      友達(ともだち)()(つね)(はや)いか、友達(ともだち)に「(いた)っ!ちょっと(なに)よ?!」と()われた。

      No sooner had I pinched my friend's hand than they shouted, 'Ouch! What was that for?!'

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