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真綿で首を絞める 【まわたでくびをしめる】

  1. [exp,v1] to torment by slow degrees; to torture slowly; to drag things out; to reproach in a roundabout way; to strangle with floss silk
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
真 True, Reality, Buddhist Sect シン ま, ま-, まこと 3
綿 Cotton メン わた 5
首 Neck, Counter For Songs And Poems シュ くび 2
絞 Strangle, Constrict, Wring コウ しぼ.る, し.める, し.まる