揉める

Reading

Kana: もめる

Romaji: momeru

Definition

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to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

揉

Readings: ジュウ、 も.む、 も.める

Meanings: rub, massage, shampoo, debate vigorously, train, coach, worry, get in trouble

Example Sentences

その子供(こども)たちはいつも親(おや)ともめる。

➥Those children always get into trouble with their parents.

今(いま)、温泉(おんせん)に行(い)くかスキーに行(い)くかもめているんだよ。

➥We're torn between going to a hot spring and going skiing.

彼(かれ)らは財産(ざいさん)分(わ)けのことでもめている。

➥They are arguing about their share of the property.