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ちまいん【詰まいん】 : chimain | define meaning
chimain
Pronunciation: [t͡ɕimaiŋ̍]
Definition
Verb, Intransitive
- To run out of money; to run out of funds; to be in dire need of money
- To be blocked; to be packed; to be clogged
- (Clothing) To shrink; to shorten
- To be troubled
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese つまる【詰まる】 tsumaru "to be blocked; to shorten".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 詰まいん |
| Kana | ちまいん |
| Romanization | chimain |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [t͡ɕimaiŋ̍] |
意味：つまる【詰まる】、ふさがる・ふたがる【塞がる・壅がる】、ちぢまる【縮まる】、こまる【困る】
詰まいん
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2026, July 17). ちまいん【詰まいん】 : chimain | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2026, August 23, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/9054/chimain/.