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たしなむ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word たしなむ.

Dictionary

Entry

たしなむ嗜むたしむTransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #20215
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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