Word details
舐める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 舐める.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
舐
lick, lap up, burn up, taste, undergo, underrate, despise
10 strokes
On
シ
Kun
ねぶ.るな.める
嘗
once, before, formerly, ever, never, ex-, lick, lap up, burn up, taste, undergo, underrate, despise
14 strokesGrade 9
On
ショウジョウ
Kun
かつ.てこころ.みるな.める
甞
lick, lap up, burn up, taste, undergo, underrate, despise
13 strokes
On
ショウジョウ
Kun
かつ.てな.める
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