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Word of the Day - shigamitsuku

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Word of the Day :

shigamitsuku

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

to cling to; to hold fast to

Japanese characters:

しがみつく

Example:

Kyuuni inu ga hoeta node, okaasan ni shigamitsuita.
急に犬がほえたので、お母さんにしがみついた。

Translation:

Since the dog barked suddenly, I clung to my mom.

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