噛み締める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 噛み締める
1
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip)
2
to reflect upon; to digest
Examples
成功の喜びをかみしめる。
I wish you success.
Kanji in this Word
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
締
15 strokes
Frequency: 797
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tighten
tie
shut
lock
fasten
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.まる
し.まり
し.める
-し.め
-じ.め
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