Vocabulary
What does 噛む (かむ, kamu) mean?
噛む (かむ, kamu) means to bite, to chew.
| Reading | かむ |
|---|---|
| Romaji | kamu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
噛むかむ
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkamu
to bite, to chew
- 1godan verb · transitive to bite
- 2godan verb · transitive to chew; to gnaw; to masticate
- 3godan verb · transitive to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to stutter
- 4godan verb · transitive to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
- 5godan verb · transitive to engage (of cogs, zippers, etc.); to mesh; to fit together
Example sentences
犬に手を噛まれました。
I was bitten on the hand by a dog.
よく噛んで食べてください。
Please chew well before swallowing.