たしなむ

Frequency rank: 43,061. – 43,772. (for form 嗜む: 14,146. – 14,182.)

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to have an interest in (e.g. a hobby)word usually written using kana alone
to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)word usually written using kana alone

Forms

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Example sentences

4 results

1. よう。

He is not the sort of person who likes to listen to jazz.

2. 。

My husband enjoys his glass once in a while.

3. 、。

He enjoys wine sometimes, but mostly he drinks whisky.

4. 。

My paternal grandmother enjoys tea ceremonies.

Frequency rank: 43,061. – 43,772. (for form 嗜む: 14,146. – 14,182.)

Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb

to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to have an interest in (e.g. a hobby)word usually written using kana alone
to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)word usually written using kana alone

Forms