蔑む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蔑む
1
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
Examples
中世の教会は肉体をさげすみ霊をたたえた。
The medieval church despised the body and exalted the spirit.
Kanji in this Word
蔑
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
貶
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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