Word details
たしなむ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word たしなむ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to have an interest in (e.g. a hobby)
Examples
彼は時々ワインをたしなむが、たいていはウイスキーを飲む。
He enjoys wine sometimes, but mostly he drinks whisky.
2
to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
嗜
like, taste, modest
13 strokesFrequency 2,465
On
シ
Kun
たしな.むたしな.みこの.むこの.み
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