痛める

To injure, damage, or cause distress.

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Other forms

痛めます polite form

痛めて te-form

痛めた past form

傷める alternative kanji

1 Transitive Verb (Ichidan)

To hurt / injure (a body part)

Refers to injuring or impairing a part of the body, often through strain, overuse, or accident.

Example

転んで膝を痛めてしまった。

I fell and injured my knee.

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2 Transitive Verb (Ichidan)

To cause distress / worry

Describes the act of feeling emotional distress, anxiety, or deep worry about a situation.

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3 Transitive Verb (Ichidan)

To damage / spoil (an object or food)

Refers to damaging a physical object or causing food to rot and lose freshness.

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痛める

いためる

To injure, damage, or cause distress.

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