甞める | Japanese meaning

舐める【なめる】

Frequency rank: 2,281. – 2,283.

Alsoめる【なめる】める【なめる】なめる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to lick; to lap; to suck

This meaning refers to the physical action of using the tongue to touch or consume something.

I like to lick ice cream.

to taste

This usage implies sampling food or drink to assess its flavor.

I tasted the new dish.

to experience (esp. a hardship)

In this context, it conveys the notion of going through a tough situation or ordeal.

He has experienced tough trials.

to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimateword usually written using kana aloneposs. from 無礼（なめ）; also written 無礼るsee also 無礼【なめ】

This meaning describes a condescending attitude or behavior towards others, often implying disdain or mockery.

He seems to be looking down on her.

to lick (at; of flames); to burn

This usage describes the action of flames moving gently and licking at something, often in a metaphorical sense regarding fire.

The flames are licking at the wood.

Example sentences21 results

It's nice to sip and savour drinks other than beer as well from time to time.

Tatoeba

If you taste this sauce you'll find it a bit salty.

Tatoeba

舐める【なめる】

Frequency rank: 2,281. – 2,283.

Alsoめる【なめる】める【なめる】なめる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to lick; to lap; to suck

This meaning refers to the physical action of using the tongue to touch or consume something.

I like to lick ice cream.

to taste

This usage implies sampling food or drink to assess its flavor.

I tasted the new dish.

to experience (esp. a hardship)

In this context, it conveys the notion of going through a tough situation or ordeal.

He has experienced tough trials.

to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimateword usually written using kana aloneposs. from 無礼（なめ）; also written 無礼るsee also 無礼【なめ】

This meaning describes a condescending attitude or behavior towards others, often implying disdain or mockery.

He seems to be looking down on her.

to lick (at; of flames); to burn

This usage describes the action of flames moving gently and licking at something, often in a metaphorical sense regarding fire.

The flames are licking at the wood.

Example sentences21 results

It's nice to sip and savour drinks other than beer as well from time to time.

Tatoeba

If you taste this sauce you'll find it a bit salty.

Tatoeba

舐

意lick; lap up; burn up; taste; undergo; underrate; despise

訓ねぶ.る、な.める

音シ

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嘗

人名用

意once; before; formerly; ever; never; ex-; lick; lap up; burn up; taste; undergo; underrate; despise

訓かつ.て、こころ.みる、な.める

音ショウ、ジョウ

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甞

意lick; lap up; burn up; taste; undergo; underrate; despise

訓かつ.て、な.める

音ショウ、ジョウ

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舐める【なめる】

Frequency rank: 2,281. – 2,283.

Alsoめる【なめる】める【なめる】なめる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to lick; to lap; to suck

This meaning refers to the physical action of using the tongue to touch or consume something.

I like to lick ice cream.

to taste

This usage implies sampling food or drink to assess its flavor.

I tasted the new dish.

to experience (esp. a hardship)

In this context, it conveys the notion of going through a tough situation or ordeal.

He has experienced tough trials.

to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimateword usually written using kana aloneposs. from 無礼（なめ）; also written 無礼るsee also 無礼【なめ】

This meaning describes a condescending attitude or behavior towards others, often implying disdain or mockery.

He seems to be looking down on her.

to lick (at; of flames); to burn

This usage describes the action of flames moving gently and licking at something, often in a metaphorical sense regarding fire.

The flames are licking at the wood.

Example sentences21 results

It's nice to sip and savour drinks other than beer as well from time to time.

Tatoeba

If you taste this sauce you'll find it a bit salty.

Tatoeba

舐める【なめる】

Frequency rank: 2,281. – 2,283.

Alsoめる【なめる】める【なめる】なめる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to lick; to lap; to suck

This meaning refers to the physical action of using the tongue to touch or consume something.

I like to lick ice cream.

to taste

This usage implies sampling food or drink to assess its flavor.

I tasted the new dish.

to experience (esp. a hardship)

In this context, it conveys the notion of going through a tough situation or ordeal.

He has experienced tough trials.

to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimateword usually written using kana aloneposs. from 無礼（なめ）; also written 無礼るsee also 無礼【なめ】