Jisho

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な 舐める
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1. to lick; to lap; to suck​
  • その
  • こいぬ子犬
  • は
  • かのじょ彼女の
  • ほお頬
  • を
  • な舐めた
    • 。
The puppy licked her on the cheek.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2. to taste​
  • ここ
  • の
  • ソース
  • は
  • な舐めて
  • みる
  • と
  • ちょっと
  • しょ塩っぱい
    • 。
If you taste this sauce you'll find it a bit salty.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
3. to experience (esp. a hardship)​
  • わたし私
  • は
  • ながいあいだ長い間
  • がしんしょうたん臥薪嘗胆
  • の
  • くる苦しみ
  • を
  • なめた
    • 。
I have struggled under extreme difficulties for a long time.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
4. to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate​Usually written using kana alone, See also 無礼 なめ, poss. from 無礼（なめ）; also written 無礼る
  • おれ俺
  • を
  • なめる
  • な
    • 。
Don't make light of me.
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
5. to lick (at; of flames); to burn​
Other forms
嘗める 【なめる】、甞める 【なめる】
Notes
嘗める: Rarely-used kanji form. 甞める: Rarely-used kanji form.

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