舐める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 舐める
1
to lick; to lap; to suck
Examples
その子犬は彼女の頬を舐めた。
The puppy licked her on the cheek.
2
to taste
Examples
ここのソースは舐めてみるとちょっと塩っぱい。
If you taste this sauce you'll find it a bit salty.
3
to experience (esp. a hardship)
Examples
私は長い間臥薪嘗胆の苦しみをなめた。
I have struggled under extreme difficulties for a long time.
4
Word usually written using kana alone; Also written as ナメる and 無礼る
to underestimate; to make light of; to look down on (someone); to make a fool of; to treat with contempt; to disparage
Examples
俺をなめるな。
Don't make light of me.
5
to lick (at; of flames); to burn
Kanji in this Word
舐
10 strokes
Meanings
lick
lap up
burn up
taste
undergo
underrate
despise
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ねぶ.る
な.める
嘗
14 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
once
before
formerly
ever
never
ex-
lick
lap up
burn up
taste
undergo
underrate
despise
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
ジョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かつ.て
こころ.みる
な.める
甞
13 strokes
Meanings
lick
lap up
burn up
taste
undergo
underrate
despise
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
ジョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かつ.て
な.める
無
12 strokes
Frequency: 274
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
nothingness
none
ain't
nothing
nil
not
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ム
ブ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.い
礼
5 strokes
Frequency: 1185
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
salute
bow
ceremony
thanks
remuneration
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
ライ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あや
なり
のり
ひろし
れ
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