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なめる

to lick

Pronunciation

Definitions

Common N1
Ichidan verb, transitive verb

1. To lick; To lap; To suck

2. To taste

3. To experience (esp. a hardship)

4. To look down on (someone); To make fun of; To put down; To treat with contempt; To underestimate word usually written using kana alone.

5. To lick (at; Of flames); To burn

Common N1

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