嗜む（たしなむ）
JLPT N1 · Godan verb (Group 1)
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 3
Meaning: to enjoy / savor
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | 嗜みます | たしなみます |
| te-form | 嗜んで | たしなんで |
| ta-form (past) | 嗜んだ | たしなんだ |
| nai-form (negative) | 嗜まない | たしなまない |
| potential form | 嗜める | たしなめる |
Example sentences
- 彼は茶道を嗜む。 — He practices the tea ceremony as a hobby.
- たしなむ程度にお酒を飲む。 — Drink alcohol only in moderation, as a light pastime.
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See it used in real works
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