Word details
蔑む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蔑む.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.