嘗める

なめる

to lick; to experience; to make fun of

Also:to experience (esp. a hardship), to underestimate

What does 嘗める mean?

嘗める is a Japanese verb meaning “to lick; to experience; to make fun of” in English. It can also be translated as “to experience (esp. a hardship), to underestimate” depending on context. It is written as 嘗める in kanji, なめる in hiragana, and nameru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentences

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.

俺をなめるな。

Don't make light of me.