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嗜む たしなむ、たしむ tashinamu

JMdict entry #2008820

  1. Godan verb with 'mu' endingtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to have an interest in (e.g. a hobby)
  2. Godan verb with 'mu' endingtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)

Kanji in this word

like, taste, modest

Example sentences

彼は時々ワインをたしなむが、たいていはウイスキーを飲む。
kare ha tokidoki wain wo tashinamu ga 、 taitei ha uisukii wo nomu 。
He enjoys wine sometimes, but mostly he drinks whisky.
彼はジャズをたしなむようなタイプではない。
kare ha jazu wo tashinamu you na taipu de ha nai 。
He is not the sort of person who likes to listen to jazz.
夫はたまに御酒をたしなみます。
otto ha tamani o sake wo tashinami masu 。
My husband enjoys his glass once in a while.

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