What does 揉む mean in Japanese?

to rub, to crumple, to massage, to argue, to have a heated discussion, to train

揉む (Momu) — to rub · Japanese Dictionary

もむ

Momu

Usually written in kana.

揉む (Momu) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to rub, to crumple, to massage, to argue”.

godan verb, transitive verbto rub; to crumple
godan verb, transitive verbto massage
godan verb, transitive verbto argue; to have a heated discussion
godan verb, transitive verbto train; to coach
godan verb, transitive verbto jostle; to crowd; to shake; to rock
godan verb, transitive verbto have various experiences (out in the world)as もまれる

その結果の報道に満足して彼は手をもんでうれしがっていた。
He was rubbing his hands over the report of the result.

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