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つまみ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つまみ

つまみ
摘み
摘まみ
撮み
抓み
Freq #13893
1

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun

knob; handle; button

Examples
このつまみを回すことでテレビの色を調節できます。
You can adjust the color on the TV by turning this knob.
2

Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun

snack (to have with a drink); side dish

Examples
ビールの摘まみがほしい。
I would like to have something to munch on with my beer.
3

Word usually written using kana alone; Suffix

a pinch (e.g. of salt)

4

Common noun; Computing

(file) handle

5

Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix

picking; harvesting

Kanji in this Word

摘
14 strokes
Frequency: 564
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

pinch
pick
pluck
trim
clip
summarize

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.む
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
つむ
撮
15 strokes
Frequency: 1023
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

snapshot
take pictures

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.る
つま.む
-ど.り
抓
7 strokes

Meanings

pick
pinch
summarize

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.ねる
つ.める
つね.る
つま.む
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