もむ

godan verb (-mu), transitive verb

massage; rub down

Rubbing or kneading a body part for therapeutic or relaxing effect.

• 肩かたをもんでもらった。

  I had my shoulders massaged.

godan verb (-mu), transitive verb

argue; debate; have a heated discussion

Metaphorical use: to hash out ideas or argue vigorously, often in a group setting.

• 会かい議ぎで意い見けんをもむ。

  We debate opinions in the meeting.

godan verb (-mu), transitive verb

train; coach; drill

To train or coach someone rigorously, often through repeated practice or tough love.

• 新しん入にゅう部ぶ員いんを先せん輩ぱいがもむ。

  The senior members train the new club members.

godan verb (-mu), transitive verb

jostle; crowd; shake; rock

To be pushed or shaken in a crowd, or to rock something; often used in passive form もまれる.

• 通つう勤きん電でん車しゃでもまれる。

  I get jostled on the commuter train.

godan verb (-mu), transitive verb

experience hardships; be tempered by life

Figurative use, almost always in passive form もまれる: to go through various experiences and become seasoned.

• 社しゃ会かいでもまれて強つよくなった。

  I became stronger after being tempered by society.