かじる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かじる
1
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to munch; to crunch
Examples
犬は肉を骨からかじりとった。
The dog bit meat off the bone.
2
to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of; to have a smattering of
Kanji in this Word
齧
21 strokes
Meanings
gnaw
nibble
munch
have a smattering of
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲツ
ケツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かじ.る
か.む
囓
24 strokes
Meanings
gnaw
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲツ
ケツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かじ.る
か.む
噛
15 strokes
Frequency: 2399
Meanings
chew
bite
gnaw
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ゴウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.む
か.じる
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