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A4 う-verb (む), Intransitive verb

(すぼ)to get narrower, to contract

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (む), Intransitive verb

      1. 1.

        to get narrower, to contract

        Usually written using kana alone

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    窄む 【すぼむ】

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    • 風船(ふうせん)(あな)()いて(すぼ)みました。

      The balloon developed a hole and deflated.

    • (あつ)()ぎたせいで(はな)(すぼ)んでしまった。

      The flower closed due to excessive heat.

    • この花瓶(かびん)(くち)(すぼ)まっていて(はな)固定(こてい)されます。

      The mouth of this vase is narrowed so that the flowers are held in place.

    • 大会(たいかい)主催(しゅさい)(しゃ)(ふえ)()くと、声援(せいえん)(こえ)次第(しだい)(すぼ)み、会場(かいじょう)静寂(せいじゃく)()りた。

      When the tournament organizer blew the whistle, supporters’ voices gradually tapered off, and silence fell over the venue.

    • 風船(ふうせん)(すぼ)んだことから(かんが)えて、どこかに(あな)()いたに(ちが)いありません。

      Considering that the balloon deflated, there must have been a hole somewhere.

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