撓む
Godan
Intransitive
1
Godan verb with 'mu' endingintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to bend;to warp
その枝はたわんだが、折れなかった。
The branch bent but did not break.
2
Godan verb with 'mu' endingintransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to lose heart
See also:
緩む (ゆるむ)
Other forms
橈む 【たわむ】 (word containing irregular kanji usage)