舐める
Common
Ichidan
Transitive
1
Ichidan verbtransitive verb
to lick;to lap;to suck
その子犬は彼女の頬を舐めた。
The puppy licked her on the cheek.
2
Ichidan verbtransitive verb
to taste
ここのソースは舐めてみるとちょっと塩っぱい。
If you taste this sauce you'll find it a bit salty.
3
Ichidan verbtransitive verb
to experience (esp. a hardship)
私は長い間臥薪嘗胆の苦しみをなめた。
I have struggled under extreme difficulties for a long time.
4
Ichidan verbtransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
to underestimate;to make light of;to look down on (someone);to make a fool of;to treat with contempt;to disparage
also written as ナメる and 無礼る
俺をなめるな。
Don't make light of me.
5
Ichidan verbtransitive verb
to lick (at; of flames);to burn
Other forms
嘗める 【なめる】 (rarely used kanji form) · 甞める 【なめる】 (rarely used kanji form) · 無礼る 【なめる】 (search-only kanji form)