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N2
たしなむ (tashinamu)
たしなむ

to have a taste for; to be refined; to have a hobby; to have good manners

💡 Nuance & Usage: Often used for elegant or cultural hobbies (e.g., tea ceremony, poetry, playing an instrument) or for showing discretion and good manners. Implies a moderate, cultivated engagement rather than intense dedication.

📝 Example Sentences

彼女はお茶をたしなむ。
She has a taste for tea ceremony.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "たしなむ"!

父は若い頃からゴルフを_______いる。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「たしなむ」は、趣味として上品に楽しむという意味で使われます。
English: "Tashinamu" is used to mean to elegantly enjoy something as a hobby.
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