Word details

蔑み

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蔑み

Dictionary

Entry

げすみ
貶み
Noun
Freq #30523
1

contempt; disdain; scorn

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 2483
Grade 8

Meanings

ignore
despise
neglect
ridicule

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ないがしろ
なみ.する
くらい
さげす.む
10 strokes

Meanings

degrade
disparage
belittle
demote

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
けな.す
おとし.める
おと.す

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