Word details
侮る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 侮る
Dictionary
Entry
1
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
Examples
彼は危険を侮った。
He was scornful of the danger.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
侮
8 strokes
Frequency: 2004
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
scorn
despise
make light of
contempt
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あなど.る
あなず.る
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