Vocabulary

What does 嘗める (なめる, nameru) mean?

嘗める (なめる, nameru) means to lick, taste; to experience (hardship); to underestimate.

Quick facts
Reading	なめる
Romaji	nameru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

嘗めるなめる

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworknameru

to lick, taste; to experience (hardship); to underestimate

Example sentences

犬(いぬ)が飼(か)い主(ぬし)の手(て)を嘗(な)めた。
The dog licked its owner's hand.
相手(あいて)を嘗(な)めてかかると痛(いた)い目(め)に遭(あ)う。
If you underestimate your opponent, you'll get burned.