This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

噛ます

咬ます、 嚼ます

Reading

Kana: かます
Romaji: kamasu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to force something into someone's mouth (i.e. a gag)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 猿ぐつわをかます (reading さるぐつわをかます)
2

to wedge something into a space, filling it

Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 一発かます (reading いっぱつかます)
4

to pull (a joke); to say or do (something stupid); to try (a bluff)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 ゴウ、 か.む、 か.じる
Meanings: chew, bite, gnaw
Readings: コウ、 ヨウ、 か.む
Meanings: bite, gnaw, chew, gear with, dash against
Readings: シャク、 か.む
Meaning: bite