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[はん(反)·すう(芻)]
hansuu
noun, suru verb, no adjective

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[はん(反)·す·う]
hansuu
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English Meaning(s) for 反芻

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud
noun, suru verb
  1. turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering; musing; rumination (about a subject)
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Definition and Synonyms for 反芻

Rumination regurgitation of small amounts of food
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Rumination (of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
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Ruminate chew the cuds
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Rumination seen in some infants after feeding
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Meanings for each kanji in 反芻

» anti-
» grass cutting; hay

Categories 反芻 is a member of

Disgorgement the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
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Chewing biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
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Eat take in solid food
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 反芻

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Sample Sentences for 反芻

Now that I think over it, it's somewhat embarrassing.
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