“Writhing” in Japanese
Short answer
Writhing in Japanese is “身悶え” (mimodae). Full meaning: writhing (in agony).
Other ways to say “Writhing” in Japanese
藻掻き
mogaki struggle, writhing, wriggling, floundering
蠢動
shundou wriggling, squirming, writhing; maneuvering (behind the scenes; of insignificant people), manoeuvring, planning mischief
身もだえ
mimodae writhing (in agony)
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