JLPT N3 Intermediate
苛める
「いじめる」
To bully, pick on, or treat harshly.
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1 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
To bully / To pick on
Refers to the intentional torment or mistreatment of a person, ranging from teasing to severe physical or psychological abuse.
Example
彼 は 学校 で 弱い 子 を いじめる 。
He bullies the weaker kids at school.
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2 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
To be hard on / To treat harshly
Describes the act of subjecting one’s body, a machine, or an object to rigorous stress or rough handling.
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