Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to writhe (in pain), to be in agony.
  2. to be anguished, to be agonized, to be troubled.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
悶える もだえる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

be in agony, worry
モン もだ.える もだえ.る (Kentei Pre-1)
gate, counter for cannons
モン かど と (2nd, N2)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)