- to lick; to lap; to suck
- to taste
- to experience (esp. a hardship)
- 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
- to lick (at; of flames); to burn
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- to lick; to lap; to suck
- to taste
- to experience (esp. a hardship)
- to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
- to lick (at; of flames); to burn
This meaning refers to the physical action of using the tongue to touch or consume something.
This usage implies sampling food or drink to assess its flavor.
In this context, it conveys the notion of going through a tough situation or ordeal.
This meaning describes a condescending attitude or behavior towards others, often implying disdain or mockery.
This usage describes the action of flames moving gently and licking at something, often in a metaphorical sense regarding fire.
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"I don't think she's an opponent you can ignore like that ..." "That's right, they say a cornered rat bites back, don't they?"
There can be no people who have gone through as many hardships this century as the Jews.