N2
たしなむ (tashinamu)
嗜む
to have a taste for; to be refined; to indulge in (moderately)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used for hobbies or refined activities (e.g., tea ceremony, art, alcohol) that one does with good taste or moderation.
📝 Example Sentences
彼女はお茶を嗜む程度です。
She merely has a taste for tea (enjoys it moderately).
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "嗜む"!
趣味として、お酒を少し_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「嗜む」は、趣味として上品に、あるいは控えめに楽しむという意味で使われます。
English: 「嗜む」 is used to describe enjoying a hobby in a refined or moderate way.
English: 「嗜む」 is used to describe enjoying a hobby in a refined or moderate way.
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